160,000 people were fooled: The tennis fan who drove the world crazy

Mia Zelu, who appeared at Wimbledon and gained fans, media coverage, and even marriage proposals, is actually an AI-generated influencer.

AI character Mia Zelu

AI character Mia Zelu

(photo credit: miazelu Instagram, screenshot)

ByWALLA! SPORTS

JULY 22, 2025 17:00

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