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The internet is abuzz over IShowSpeed’s viral Tokyo Drift clip created with Kling AI, but controversy looms.
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IShowSpeed’s AI Consent Withdrawal clashes with his recent viral success, marking a shift in the “Creator Resistance” movement.
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Creators like bbno$ and Zelda Williams are pushing back against AI likeness consent, sparking a new trend in authenticity.
The internet is currently obsessed with a 30-second clip of IShowSpeed replacing Han in the iconic Tokyo Drift scene. Created with Kling AI, the video has gone viral—but the timing couldn’t be worse. This latest trend is blowing up despite the fact that IShowSpeed officially entered his “AI Consent Withdrawal” era months ago.
Speed’s recent viral “win” is overshadowed by a decision he made last year. After initially opting into OpenAI’s Sora 2 celebrity program, the streamer faced a wave of disturbing deepfakes, including fake “coming out” stories and videos of him in countries like Nepal. Realizing he had lost control of his own face, Speed’s reaction was blunt: “This is getting turned off, officially. No more.”
This viral Tokyo Drift moment highlights a growing “Creator Resistance” in 2026. Speed isn’t alone in pulling his AI Likeness Consent, as other major figures are drawing a hard line in the sand. The rapper bbno$ has put his money where his mouth is, choosing to hire human fan animators over generative tools to keep his content authentic. Zelda Williams recently had to issue a firm ultimatum, asking fans to stop the AI “puppeteering” of her late father, Robin Williams. Even LeBron James led the charge with legal action, issuing cease-and-desist orders against companies for bizarre, nonconsensual deepfakes.
While Kling AI and Seedance 2.0 are making “AI Directors” a reality, they are also creating a digital nightmare for the stars they feature.
