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Phony AI videos of Hurricane Melissa flood social media

Phony AI videos of Hurricane Melissa flood social media

Summary

Fake videos created by artificial intelligence are spreading on social media, showing events like sharks in a hotel pool during Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica. These videos are misleading viewers but are not real. Experts say AI tools make it easier to create realistic-looking but false videos.

Key Facts

  • AI-generated videos claim to show events, such as sharks in hotel pools during Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica.
  • These videos are not real and are spreading misinformation on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and X.
  • AI tools like Sora allow people to make realistic-looking fake videos easily.
  • Jamaica's Education Minister urged people to get information from official sources.
  • Common signs of AI videos include strange image details or missing watermarks.
  • Experts say it's getting harder to spot fake videos as AI technology improves.
  • Many create these videos for engagement and clicks, which can earn money online.

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