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Cautionary Tale: Weaponizing AI-Generated Imagery | The Atlas News

False claims of an explosion near the Pentagon, fueled by an AI-generated fake photo, spread rapidly on social media.

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False claims of an explosion near the Pentagon, fueled by an AI-generated fake photo, spread rapidly on social media, causing panic, market fluctuations, and underscoring the dangers of AI-driven disinformation. 

Earlier today, false claims spread on Twitter about an explosion near the Pentagon. A photo accompanying these claims, showing smoke near a building, was proven to be fake and an example of AI-generated imagery used for malicious purposes. An analysis of the image reveals inconsistencies and objects that are out of place, such as a lamp post clipping through a fence. Photo forensics further confirmed discrepancies in the pixels. Despite efforts to find additional evidence, including geolocation and contacting people in the area, no other proof of the alleged blast was found. The false claim originated from a Qanon page on Facebook and was rapidly spread on Twitter by bots and unverified accounts. Mainstream media outlets, relying on open-source reporting, ran headlines without verifying the information, resulting in the spread of fear and panic. The claim was eventually debunked by local authorities, but within the timeframe it spread unchecked on social media, it caused significant market fluctuations, with the S&P 500 experiencing a $500 billion swing. This incident highlights the potential dangers of AI-generated disinformation and emphasizes the need for critical evaluation of online content and the development of tools to detect AI-generated content. 

Source: https://theatlasnews.co/conflict/2023/05/22/cautionary-tale-weaponizing-ai-generated-imagery/ 

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