AI-generated fake Pentagon explosion causes chaos on Twitter and stock market.
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A fake image of an explosion near the Pentagon went viral on Twitter, shared by verified accounts, causing fact-checkers to scramble to counter the false claim. The image was generated by artificial intelligence and showed signs of being fake. The spread of the tweet spooked some investors, causing the S&P 500 to drop sharply before recovering. The Arlington fire department later confirmed that there was no explosion or incident taking place at or near the Pentagon.
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