AI becomes ‘disruptor’ in the race to find ‘Celebrity Number 6’

From famous criminal cases like Adnan Syed in the podcast Serial to the strange stories of the “Mostly Harmless” pedestrian, the internet is full of mysteries that make people curious. Besides investigative questions, the internet is also a breeding ground for interesting entertainment mysteries, such as the search for the origin of the image “Backrooms” – an online phenomenon involving endless and strange rooms, or deciphering the complex codes of Cicada 3301 – a mysterious organization that regularly issues trivia challenges to the online community.

One of the biggest mysteries on social media has finally been solved: the identity of the man known as Celebrity Number Six. For nearly five years, thousands of Reddit users have been searching for clues about the mysterious figure, known by the moniker C6. The investigation began with a post by user TontsaH, who shared a collage of famous faces and challenged the online community to identify each one.

After several failed attempts, a member with the nickname StefanMorse suggested that C6 might be the famous Spanish model Leticia Sardá. Then, another member named IndigoRoom found the original photo of Sardá, which led to the identification of C6.

Despite finding the answer to the original question, the story is not over. Controversy erupted when some people suspected that the image shared by IndigoRoom might be the product of artificial intelligence (AI) and not a real photo. Faced with these doubts, IndigoRoom was forced to prove the authenticity of the image and eventually received direct confirmation from Sardá herself.

The controversy and conflict did not end there, however. Many people disagreed with the way the admins on the Discord and Reddit forums handled the IndigoRoom issue. Eventually, things were resolved and admin Hugh decided to step down.

While the debate has died down, the incident clearly shows the impact of AI on online investigations. By creating sophisticated fake news, AI has made it harder than ever to distinguish between truth and fiction. This has led to mutual suspicion, leading to heated and protracted debates.

Another great example is the story of the song “Everyone Knows That.” After nearly three years of persistent searching, two members of the Reddit community succeeded in tracking down the true origin of this song. Surprisingly, the most important clue came from an adult video on YouTube, leading them to the original song called “Ulterior Motives.”

During the investigation, suspicions arose that the song was the product of artificial intelligence (AI). If investigators paid too much attention to this suspicion, they might miss clues leading to the original song. This shows how important it is to distinguish between true and false information in the age of AI.

The “Celebrity Number Six” and “Everyone Knows That” cases have been unanswered questions since before artificial intelligence became as popular as it is today. Both cases require careful and analytical thinking, but they also show how difficult it is to determine what is true and what is false on the Internet today.

Sardá, who is widely known for her mystery-solving skills, shared her thoughts on her sudden fame. She was thrilled by the attention she was receiving, but also worried about the changes to her personal life. Still, Sarda was confident that she could keep her private life private if she wanted to.