Fake images from the Iran war are spreading online. Here’s how to spot them.
Old videos, AI-generated imagery and misleading captions are circulating widely on social media as the conflict unfolds
In the days since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, bad actors have overwhelmed social media feeds with images and videos of missile attacks, destruction, combat and death.
Much of that viral imagery doesn’t show real or current events. Often, it’s generated with artificial intelligence or else it’s old footage misrepresented as if it’s new.
AI is creating more realistic content that is harder to debunk.
Here’s how to identify inaccurate content online.
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