In recent days, a video manipulated with artificial intelligence in which Galilea Montijo apparently announced the death of actress Leticia Calderón caused great confusion and concern in social networks. The recording, initially disseminated through TikTok, went viral in a few hours, generating thousands of comments and reproductions. Given the magnitude of the rumor, the host of “Hoy” went on air to clarify the facts and categorically deny the news.
The fake content simulated a news segment in which Montijo appeared giving a “heartbreaking announcement” about the alleged death of the renowned Mexican actress. The video claimed that Leticia Calderón had died in a domestic accident, with a tone that sought to generate emotional impact.
“Just passed away actress Leticia Calderón in a terrible domestic accident this morning,” was heard in the recording, attributing the words to the driver.
The clarity of the montage and the familiarity of the television format led many users to believe that the information was real, without verifying its origin or authenticity.
Leticia Calderón is one of the most beloved figures in Mexican film and television, with a career spanning decades and iconic telenovelas such as Amor Real, La fuerza del destino, Por amar sin ley and Mi destino eres tú. For this reason, the rumor of her supposed death generated immediate consternation among her followers and colleagues in the artistic world.
Shortly after the viralization of the video, messages of concern began to circulate on different platforms, accompanied by premature condolences and even tributes, until the news was denied.
Leticia Calderón’s family was also affected by the disinformation. As Galilea Montijo later explained, the actress’ relatives were alarmed when they saw the video, momentarily believing that the news could be true.
“Leticia Calderon’s family obviously freaked out: ‘That’s what Galilea said.’ But if you watch the video, there is something strange. Nobody takes away the scare,” said the hostess.
Galilea Montijo clarifies the truth on the program “Hoy”.
Faced with the wave of confusion, Galilea Montijo decided to address the issue in a live broadcast of the program “Hoy”, transmitted by Televisa. The host explained that the video in question was created using an artificial intelligence technology known as “deepfake”, which allows altering images and voices to simulate false statements.
“Be careful, don’t get carried away by all the videos that appear in certain social networks. There is a video where I am seen giving the news that Leticia Calderón died,” warned the presenter in front of the cameras.
Montijo denounced the irresponsible use of this technology to spread false news about public figures, a practice that has become increasingly common on social networks. He also called on the public to verify information before sharing it.
The host confirmed that Leticia Calderón is perfectly fine and that she communicated directly with the production of the “Hoy” program to clear up the misunderstanding.
“Lety is fine, she already talked to the production. Everything is fine. Don’t be a pain in the ass, those who make these videos,” said Montijo, visibly upset by the situation.
With this message, the presenter sought to put an end to speculation and restore peace of mind to both the actress’ fans and her closest friends.
The case brought back to the table the debate on the risks of “fake news” and the use of artificial intelligence in the creation of false content. This type of technological tools, capable of imitating voices and faces of celebrities, can cause real damage to the reputation and peace of mind of the people involved.
Both Galilea Montijo and other Mexican television communicators agreed on the importance of promoting digital literacy and critical thinking among users to prevent this type of rumors from spreading unchecked.
Meanwhile, Leticia Calderón continues to be active and in good health, and the fake video adds to a long list of recent cases where viral misinformation has called into question the veracity of content on social networks.
Here you can see the fake video of Galilea Montijo giving the news about Leticia Calderón.
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