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Disney (Mickey Mouse IP) deepfake (Oct 2025)
Disney promoted a Dude Perfect video with an AI-generated thumbnail featuring a nightmarish Mickey Mouse, upsetting fans because of the character's strange features (waxy skin and human-like teeth).
- Incident date
- Oct 2025
- Target
- Disney (Mickey Mouse IP)
Updated May 6, 2026 · 1 min read
Disney promoted a Dude Perfect video with an AI-generated thumbnail featuring a nightmarish Mickey Mouse, upsetting fans because of the character's strange features (waxy skin and human-like teeth).