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The incident of spotting the CEO of "Astronomer," Andy Byron, in a "Kiss Cam" shot at the "Coldplay" concert has brought the debate over "The Simpsons' ability to predict" back to the forefront, after users circulated an image claiming it was from an episode aired in 2017, showing a similar character caught in an embarrassing situation.

Media investigations revealed that the image was altered using artificial intelligence and that the alleged episode does not exist in the archive of season 28. Nevertheless, the hashtag #SimpsonsDidIt garnered millions of views within 24 hours, prompting the show's producer, Al Jean, to issue a brief statement reiterating: "We write satire, not prophecies." Within the company, the board suspended Byron's duties and opened a behavioral investigation, while co-founder Pete DeJoy temporarily took over the position. Experts in corporate communication described Astronomer's response as swift, but warned that the combination of an ethical scandal and allegations of "media astrology" could expose the tech brand to a long-term wave of mockery, especially if the fake content continues to circulate unchecked. The case highlights the issue of fabricated news in an era of text and visual generation tools, and reminds companies of the necessity of having strict digital emergency protocols.