AI-generated Iran images are widespread. How do we know what to believe? | Margaret Sullivan
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AI-generated fake videos about Iran conflict spread rapidly on social media.
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AI-generated videos falsely showing Iranian missiles hitting Tel Aviv airport and US soldiers held at gunpoint by Iranian forces are spreading rapidly on social media platforms. The fake videos appear authentic and continue circulating even after being debunked. Margaret Sullivan provides three rules for navigating war coverage amid the proliferation of AI-generated misinformation.
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