First publication: Ishtar against Kobi Peretz after the performance at Menora Mivtachim
At Kobi Peretz's concert last night, an AI figure of the singer was projected during the performance of the duet "Yachad". Mako has learned that she received dozens of messages after people believed she was actually on stage. Ishtar contacted Peretz's team demanding to stop using her figure. A statement on behalf of Kobi Peretz said: "Kobi chose to do this yesterday with the goal of uplifting, showing appreciation, and paying respect to Ishtar and their joint song."
Ishtar is furious at Kobi Peretz: during his performance yesterday at Menora Mivtachim, a figure of Ishtar created using artificial intelligence was projected on the screen during the performance of their legendary hit "Yachad". The singer herself was not present at the arena, but the projection on the screens managed to confuse some of the fans.
Ishtar, who did not know in advance about the figure and its appearance, was offended that no one asked for her permission at all. Mako has learned that she contacted Kobi Peretz's team with the goal of stopping the use of her image.
"As a colleague in the profession and even more so as a friend, I would have expected him at a minimum to update me and get my approval for this type of use, stated Ishtar. — I received many questions this morning about why this happened. There is no connection here to appreciation. There is no such conduct in Israel or in the world, of using another artist's figure for AI creation without their knowledge — it does not exist. I wish Kobi success in the future."
From Kobi Peretz's public relations it was stated: "Artists from all over the world are accustomed to hosting and surprising each other using AI technology, and Kobi chose to do this yesterday with the goal of uplifting, showing appreciation, and paying respect to Ishtar and their joint song. At the same time, Kobi respects Ishtar and her choice, and therefore tonight, at his second show at Menora, he chose to go with something else. Expect a surprise."
