10.07.2026 09:30
Striking allegations have been made about Australian influencer Lily Jay, who became known for her charitable activities after converting to Islam and has 3 million followers. An investigation found that some aid videos shared to raise donations were created using artificial intelligence, and no independent evidence could be found regarding the orphanage reportedly established in Uganda or the bakery claimed to have been opened in Gaza. The foundation argued that AI was used only in a limited number of promotional materials.
After converting to Islam, Australian influencer Lily Jay, known for her humanitarian efforts and 3 million followers, was found to have used AI-generated content in some of her charity videos for fundraising. The investigation found no independent evidence regarding the orphanage in Uganda or the bakery in Gaza.
STUNNING ALLEGATIONS ABOUT THE 3 MILLION FOLLOWER INFLUENCER
Former Australian burlesque dancer Lily Jay Hinson, after embracing Islam, gained a large following on social media through her charity work and religious posts. The influencer, with about 3 million followers, raised donations through her Lily Jay Foundation, claiming to have opened an orphanage in Uganda and a bakery in Gaza.
However, an investigation by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's (ABC) News Verify team revealed that some images shared by the foundation were created using artificial intelligence.
ORPHANAGE AND BAKERY FOOTAGE UNDER SCRUTINY
According to the review, in the video claiming to show the opening of the orphanage in Uganda, the "Lily Jay Foundation" sign on the building suddenly disappeared, and distortions in the children's fingers suggested the use of AI.
Another video reportedly filmed in Gaza showed that the foundation's banner was digitally added to the footage later, with signs of digital manipulation present.
NO INDEPENDENT EVIDENCE FOUND
According to ABC's research, no official records could be found for the orphanage, which should be legally registered in Uganda. Local public officials and aid organizations in the region were also unaware of the orphanage.
Similarly, no independent evidence or location verification could be made for the bakery reportedly operating in Gaza.
FAKE AWARD ALLEGATION
Images shared on the foundation's social media accounts, showing Lily Jay Hinson receiving the "2026 Austral-Global Excellence Award for Humanitarian Leadership," were also found to be AI-generated. According to the research, no such award organization exists.
STATEMENT FROM THE FOUNDATION
In a statement following the allegations, the Lily Jay Foundation claimed that AI was used only in the introductory parts of a "very limited number" of promotional materials.
The foundation argued that a few seconds of AI-generated images were prepared for an eye-catching introduction, followed by footage of actual aid activities.
Additionally, it was stated that exact location information of projects in conflict zones was not shared for security reasons, while asserting that all ongoing aid efforts are real.