Red Hot Chili Peppers recently delivered an incredible performance at the recently concluded Paris Olympics Closing ceremony. However, they soon found themselves amid controversy. The band had played their classic hit “Can’t Stop” at Rosie’s Dog Beach in Long Beach, California, with the ocean as their stunning backdrop. It was a quintessentially Californian performance. Fans witnessed Flea hopping around in a makeshift skirt and Anthony Kiedis flipping his shirt over his head as he sang.
However, not everything about the performance seemed as authentic to some viewers. As part of the LA28 handover, the performance was meant to represent the vibrant spirit of Los Angeles. But, after the footage aired, fans and locals began to question whether the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ performance was truly filmed in Long Beach as claimed—or if AI had played a role in altering the visuals to make it look like Venice Beach.
Red Hot Chili Peppers used AI?
The speculation sparked as the viewers noticed that the backdrop seemed too clean. The ocean was unusually blue, the palm trees appeared almost too perfect, and the grass around the scene didn’t quite match the reality of either Venice or Long Beach.
The Red Hot Chili Peppers on the beaches of Los Angeles! 🌶️
We can't stop thinking about LA28.🤩 pic.twitter.com/vg5n0Y8lec
— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) August 12, 2024
The locals had highlighted the fact that the setting didn’t resemble Venice Beach as much as it should have, leading to whispers that AI might have been used to create or enhance the scene.
Moreover, the misidentification of Long Beach as Venice Beach by broadcasters only heightened the suspicions. Many viewers have raised the question of whether this is a case of AI being used to subtly tweak the setting to align with the iconic image of Venice Beach.
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ performance was amazing and but the backdrop controversy has left some fans wondering about the extent to which technology may have been used to produce the perfect Californian scene.
The idea that AI could have been used to manipulate the setting has sparked debates about the authenticity of the visuals, even if the music and performance were as real as it gets.
Regardless, Red Hot Chili Peppers brought their unique brand of California rock to the world stage, and they did it with the kind of flair only they could deliver. The world is looking forward to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics and this performance, AI-enhanced or not, has set the tone for what promises to be an unforgettable celebration.
