Summary
On July 14, 2026, Vietnamese artist Quang Minh posted an AI-generated image on his personal social media page depicting himself standing on a beach next to four football stars: Haaland, Ronaldo, Messi, and Neymar. The post, captioned ‘I am very lucky,’ sparked public controversy as many viewers mistakenly believed it was a genuine photograph. The incident highlights a broader trend where Vietnamese artists shared memes featuring famous football players to celebrate the 2026 World Cup atmosphere, but celebrities posting untagged AI images without disclosure led to public debate. A similar incident occurred the previous day when singer Bao Thy posted an AI-generated image of herself on a plane next to Erling Haaland, receiving nearly a thousand likes before being reminded by a social media account to add an AI tag.