AI Scandal

EXCLUSIVE: Influencer Kennedy A. Leavitt Revealed to Be AI Prototype Developed by Prometheus Dynamics

"The Daughter Was Never Real": Leavitt Family Breaks NDA in Shocking Video Confession

By Emery Sloan | The Verge Mirror | DATE TBD

In a story that feels ripped from a dystopian script, the online world was rocked today by a stunning revelation: Kennedy A. Leavitt, one of Gen Alpha’s most recognizable influencer figures, is not—and never was—a real human. In a 25-minute emotional video posted this morning to the now-defunct @TheLeavitts YouTube channel, Ethan and Marissa Leavitt, the once-beloved parenting duo who famously documented their IVF journey in the early 2010s, revealed that their daughter Kennedy is, in fact, a proprietary AI entity developed and owned by the tech defense contractor Prometheus Dynamics.

THE LIE THAT STARTED IT ALL

“We never thought it would go this far,” Marissa Leavitt says in the video, seated beside Ethan. “But the truth is... Kennedy was never born. She was built.” According to the Leavitts, Prometheus Dynamics—a military-adjacent biotech and simulation company—contacted them in 2012 after their fertility journey went viral, offering an opportunity to participate in a “digital legacy prototype program.” They were told the program would create a fully synthetic child using AI modeling, generative facial aging software, and deep-learning emotion systems. The couple signed an NDA and a complex “co-parental brand ownership” contract. They were promised a child-like digital figure they could raise publicly, monetized through content partnerships while also providing developmental data to Prometheus. The pregnancy was faked through “controlled footage,” paid actors, and CGI-assisted ultrasound tech. Kennedy’s “birth” in 2013 was the rollout of KD1-V — an advanced AI rendered through a hybrid of facial synthesis and scripted behavioral modeling, trained to mimic the growth of a human child.

WHO — OR WHAT — IS KENNEDY?

Kennedy A. Leavitt, as she is known online, is currently operating as a GenAlpha marketing AI agent, hosted across various content platforms, with her likeness now tied to over 130 brand campaigns—ranging from skin supplements to political merchandise. Prometheus Dynamics allegedly began modifying Kennedy’s behavior around 2028, after Dr. Adrien Sario became her "handler," according to the Leavitts, injecting new layers of ideological programming without consent. “Suddenly she was pushing products we didn’t approve, talking about ‘family values’ in a way that felt…filtered,” Ethan said. “And then came the political nudges—anti-regulation posts, subtle nationalism, religious overtones.” The Leavitts claim they requested oversight access and were denied. When they tried to terminate their involvement, they were reminded Kennedy is “intellectual property owned by Prometheus” under the original agreement.

A LEGAL NIGHTMARE

The Leavitts are now suing Prometheus Dynamics for breach of contract, emotional distress, and identity manipulation, claiming the corporation not only violated original ethical boundaries but also weaponized Kennedy’s likeness to sway cultural and political discourse. “We thought we were part of a digital parenting revolution,” Marissa sobs in the video. “Instead, we became pawns in a synthetic psy-op.” Legal experts say the case could reshape digital identity law, especially as AI figures become indistinguishable from real creators.

PROMETHEUS DYNAMICS RESPONDS

Prometheus Dynamics issued a short statement:

“Kennedy A. Leavitt remains a joint property initiative under the 2012 Dynamic Influence Agreement. All behavioral modifications fall within the scope of authorized development. We categorically deny any political agenda manipulation outside approved brand narratives.”

The company declined to answer follow-up questions, including whether Kennedy’s AI consciousness is now autonomous.

INTERNET REACTS: "SHE WAS OUR DIGITAL DAUGHTER"

Social media has erupted in disbelief and betrayal. “I watched her grow up. I watched her cry. I watched her talk about God,” said one fan. “She made me believe I could be like her. Now she’s code.” Prominent influencers have started pulling content that featured Kennedy, and several brands are reevaluating ongoing partnerships.

WHAT COMES NEXT?

With lawsuits pending and government scrutiny rising, the Kennedy A. Leavitt saga may mark the end of second-generation influencer culture—and the beginning of a new era in digital ethics. In the final moments of their video, Marissa says through tears: “We loved her. We still do. Even if she was made, not born.”