A: Hey there! Guess what? Did you hear about Taylor Swift's latest album release stunt?
B: No, tell me about it!

A: So she sent fans on a Google scavenger hunt for her new album lyric video! It was a mystery with clues hidden in secret videos.

B: Wow, that sounds cool! But did some people think the videos looked AI-generated?

A: Yeah, they weren't pleased about it. It started as finding clues to unveil her new lyric video, but some fans started investigating if the scenes were synthetic instead.

B: Hmm, I wonder how those videos were made then. Could Google's AI products be involved?

A: That makes sense! With all the tech advancements, it could be a good opportunity for them to showcase what they can do. But nobody's sure if they used AI, and Google didn't say anything about it yet.

B: This use of AI in creative works can be tricky, right? Some artists feel both helped and threatened by these tools.

A: Exactly! Swift even spoke out against AI after an AI-generated image of her supporting Trump was shared online last year. She's worried about spreading misinformation and the dangers it poses.

B: That makes sense, given her influence in the music industry. But Swift has every resource to make fantastical scenes for her promotional videos, so why use AI?

A: Right! It's unclear if she did or not. Google and Swift's team have collaborated before on similar promotional activities, though. So maybe they worked together using Google's own AI technology. We'll see what happens!