Influencer Lauren Blake blames AI after face swap sparks backlash

The incident has reignited debate over AI edits and proper credit online

Influencer Lauren Blake Boultier is facing backlash after posting an edited image that placed her face onto Tatiana Elizabeth’s body without credit.

The photo, originally taken at the US Open 2024, was reposted by Blake as if it were her own, prompting criticism online.

Influencer Lauren Blake has apologized and blamed an AI content agency after posting an image of her face on a black model's body

Tatiana Elizabeth has rejected the apology, stating “[She is] saying what she thinks she needs to say in order to move past this” pic.twitter.com/pjkGBL9bfk

— Dexerto (@Dexerto) April 2, 2026

She later apologized and claimed a third-party AI agency was responsible for the edit.

 

 

 

 

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While Blake said the incident was “inconsistent” with her values and promised better oversight, Elizabeth rejected the apology, calling it insincere and dismissive.

Elizabeth also emphasized the significance of the original moment, noting she had been invited to the event by Serena Williams.

The situation has fueled wider discussions around AI use, credit, and accountability in digital content.