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Welcome to the AI Era — Where Even NFL Stars Have to Debunk Fictional Lives
If you’ve spent any time scrolling Facebook lately, you may have come across some feel-good headlines about Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson. You know — ones saying he’s giving away his entire signing bonus, buying an animal shelter, or casually switching positions to linebacker.
Let’s be clear: none of it is true.
On Thursday, Hutchinson took to his official House of Hutch platform to shut down the surge of AI-generated fake news that’s been spreading like wildfire.
“Fake AI articles specifically on Facebook have gotten out of control, and we wanted to address it here,” Hutchinson said. “Please, please, please think twice before you believe anything on the internet.”
And there it is — a straight-up plea from one of the NFL’s most promising young stars. If it’s not coming from him, the Detroit Lions, or a reputable sports news outlet, it’s probably nonsense.
The Fiction Factory: Why Hutchinson Spoke Out
It’s not just an isolated incident. Hutchinson’s name has been tied to a wave of completely fabricated articles — from suddenly changing positions to giving away millions, all the way to building a zoo in Ford Field (yes, seriously).
While most fans might raise an eyebrow and scroll past, others have taken these AI-spun fictions at face value. That’s where the real concern lies.
“We’ve been alerted to various Facebook articles… and we would like to debunk every single one of them right now,” Hutchinson emphasized.
In other words: stop the share button, start the fact-checking.
A Real Problem for Real Athletes
What Hutchinson is facing is just the beginning of a broader issue for public figures in the AI age. Fake news isn’t new, but AI tools have made it faster, more polished, and trickier to spot. And athletes, with their massive followings and public appeal, make easy targets.
Hutchinson’s response wasn’t dramatic. It wasn’t angry. It was real.
“Be careful out there on the world wide web, folks,” he added — like your tech-wary uncle, but with 9.5 sacks last season.
Digital Literacy: The New Defensive Line
Hutchinson isn’t asking fans to become internet sleuths. He’s just calling for a little more digital common sense. Before reposting a story that seems too good (or bizarre) to be true, maybe take a second look.
The bottom line? If Hutchinson ever does buy a zoo, donate his contract, or switch positions, you’ll hear it from him. Until then, let’s keep the fiction in movies — not on our feeds.