Fake AI image of Pentagon exploding goes viral on Twitter and causes US markets to plummet
The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A fake image of an explosion near the Pentagon in Washington DC, which may have been created using AI technology, caused a brief market selloff. “There is NO explosion or incident taking place at or near the Pentagon reservation, and there is no immediate danger or hazards to the public,” the department said on Twitter. The fake explosion was shared by the @Deltaone Twitter account at 10.06am ET, and by 10.10am ET the US stock market had fallen by 0/26 per cent before bouncing back, Insider reported. RT, with over 3 million followers, has posted what looks to be an AI generated photo of an explosion near the Pentagon pic.twitter.com/6Bl7X8ZA2M — Leonardo Puglisi May 22, 2023 It was also shared by a fake but verified Twitter account claiming to represent a major news organisation.
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