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Snopes debunks AI-generated coyote crosswalk image as a hoax
science14 days ago

Snopes debunks AI-generated coyote crosswalk image as a hoax

A viral video claiming a Payson, Arizona coyote pressed a crosswalk button before crossing is fake: the image is AI-generated and the accompanying story is fabricated. Snopes found no credible sources or evidence, traced the origin to a Warm Heart Chronicles YouTube channel, and confirmed that there’s no White Canyon Trailhead near Payson. Multiple searches found no legitimate reporting of such an incident, reinforcing that this is misinformation.

Post intern debunks McConnell ‘proof of life’ photo with metadata and forensics
us-politics1 month ago

Post intern debunks McConnell ‘proof of life’ photo with metadata and forensics

A Washington Post intern examined Mitch McConnell’s viral “proof of life” photo showing the paper’s sports section and found metadata dated the image to a Sunday, debunking claims it was years old or AI-generated. Digital forensics expert Hany Farid said there is no evidence of AI manipulation and that the visible newspaper and lighting are consistent with the day’s sports section. McConnell, who has been out of public view since June 14 after a fall and a bout with pneumonia, says he’s recovering in rehab and plans to retire next year; he is not seeking reelection.

AI hoax photo derails wolf hunt in South Korea
world4 months ago

AI hoax photo derails wolf hunt in South Korea

An unnamed 40-year-old man in Daejeon, South Korea, was arrested for distributing an AI-generated image of the missing wolf Neukgu that misled authorities and prompted an emergency alert during the hunt. The fake photo circulated hours after Neukgu escaped a zoo, contributing to a redirected search and public warnings. He told police he did it for fun, and faces charges of disrupting government work by deception, carrying up to five years in prison or a 10 million won fine.

Graham Defends Trump Over AI-Generated Jesus Image Amid Backlash
politics4 months ago

Graham Defends Trump Over AI-Generated Jesus Image Amid Backlash

North Carolina evangelist Franklin Graham defended President Trump after backlash to Trump's AI-generated image depicting him as a Jesus-like figure, saying he doesn’t believe Trump would knowingly portray himself as Christ and calling the controversy overblown, while noting Trump’s clash with Pope Leo XIV over religious liberty and peace could be resolved through dialogue.

Trump’s Jesus-inspired post draws Christian backlash and debate over faith in politics
politics4 months ago

Trump’s Jesus-inspired post draws Christian backlash and debate over faith in politics

President Trump faced Christian backlash after a Truth Social post depicted him in Jesus-like robes, with faith leaders calling it blasphemous and raising concerns about mixing church and state; some allies dismissed the outrage, while Trump offered unclear explanations about the image and the White House did not immediately comment.

Trump's AI Jesus Post Sparks Backlash Over Horned Demon Cameo
politics4 months ago

Trump's AI Jesus Post Sparks Backlash Over Horned Demon Cameo

Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself as a Jesus-like healer, but this version swaps a soldier for a winged horned creature in the background and shows signs of further AI processing, prompting sharp criticism from supporters and online observers who called it blasphemous; the altered image appears linked to MAGA influencer Nick Adams and includes degraded details like scrambled hat text.

AI-Artemis II Image Debunked as Apollo 8’s Earthrise Copy
science4 months ago

AI-Artemis II Image Debunked as Apollo 8’s Earthrise Copy

A viral claim that an Artemis II photo from April 2026 shows Earth with the same cloud patterns as Apollo 8’s 1968 Earthrise photo is false. The image in question is AI-generated/edited, with a watermark indicating its artificial origin. Lead Stories (using Google’s Gemini) analyzed the image and found it was largely AI-created, not an official NASA Artemis II photo. NASA has Artemis II imagery, but none match the fake image, which originated from a Facebook post by Space Voyager.

IndyCar and Homeland Security clash over AI-generated ICE branding and detention plans
politics1 year ago

IndyCar and Homeland Security clash over AI-generated ICE branding and detention plans

IndyCar was unaware of the Department of Homeland Security's use of an AI-generated image featuring ICE branding, which was shared on social media to promote a new Indiana immigration detention center; IndyCar has expressed a desire for its intellectual property not to be used in this context, while DHS defends the image as compliant with rights and continues its immigration enforcement efforts.