Unauthorized use of celebrities’ images on the internet and social networks continues to be a persistent issue. In this instance, a string of false claims circulated about Carlos Sobera, with messages spreading across various platforms and amplifying through shares and feeds. The message suggested that Sobera had been identified by a major tech platform, implying a credibility that the original posts could not sustain. In reality, the supposed detection never occurred, and the posts were part of a broader pattern of misinfo that tends to hitch rides on familiar faces. Sobera appears alongside colleagues Carlos Herrera and David Broncano in these fabricated narratives, a tactic that leverages associations with trusted figures to lure viewers into engaging with the content. This pattern illustrates how deepfake-style manipulation and misleading captions can distort perception and fuel rumor, even when no verifiable event supports the claim. (Attribution: Digital Media Integrity Network)
