AI ‘deepfakes’ of Hurricane Helene victims circulate on social media, ‘hurt real people’
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- Purportedly AI-Generated Images Reportedly Spread Misinformation During Hurricane Helene Response
event | 28 Oct 2024 | 82%
During Hurricane Helene (September 24-29, 2024), purportedly AI-generated images circulated on social media, reportedly misleading the public and hindering disaster response efforts. Reportedly fake images including animals stranded on rooftops and political figures in floodwaters added confusion and disrupted emergency management. The spread of these images allegedly exacerbated existing challenges, including power outages and communication failures, all of which led to com…