AI-generated fake image causes confusion and market drop
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A fake image of an explosion near the Pentagon in Washington DC, possibly created using AI technology, was shared on Twitter causing a brief market selloff before being debunked by the Arlington Fire Department. The image was shared by several online accounts, including Russian-state media RT, and may have characteristics of AI-generated images. The source of the fake image is unclear, but it highlights the potential danger of convincing "deep fakes" going viral on social media.
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