Liam Payne‘s Family distressed by Girlfriend’s AI-Generated Photos, Source Claims
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA – The family of the late Liam Payne is reportedly deeply upset by recent social media posts from his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, featuring AI-generated images appearing too recreate moments with the singer following his death. A source close to the family claims thay are “aghast” at the content, finding it disrespectful to Payne’s memory and a painful reminder of the intense scrutiny he faced during his life.
Cassidy, 26, shared the images on Instagram, explaining she used artificial intelligence to feel closer to Payne after his death in Argentina on September 17, 2024, following a fall from a hotel balcony. While some fans praised the posts as a way to cope with grief,the source revealed Payne’s parents view the influencer’s actions as insensitive and a continuation of the “fame game” they actively sought to avoid. “His parents are normal people, a normal family who don’t play the fame game, they don’t have time for influencers or TikTokers,” the source told the Daily Mail. “They saw what fame did to him and they don’t want any part of it. They will grieve their son for ever,privately.”
Payne, 31, and Cassidy had been dating for two years, sharing a home in Miami and adopting a dog together in september 2024.Following Payne’s death, Cassidy publicly expressed her grief in a heartfelt Instagram post, stating, “You are everything. I want you to know I loved you unconditionally and completely. I will continue to love you for the rest of my life. I love you Liam.”
Cassidy herself acknowledged the complex nature of using AI to cope with her loss, describing it as a “blessing and a curse” in her post.Despite this, the images have sparked a wider conversation about the ethics of using AI to recreate relationships with deceased loved ones and the impact on those left behind.