Viral photo of girl escaping floodwaters confirmed as AI-generated

dailycaller.com — October 4, 2024 at 07:00 PM UTC

A viral photo of a young girl escaping floodwaters with her dog is confirmed to be AI-generated. The image, which shows her in a boat, has been debunked as false. Officials report that the death toll from Hurricane Helene has exceeded 200 due to severe flooding in North Carolina. The AI-generated image has been linked to a forum promoting former President Donald Trump. Irregularities in the image, such as a missing arm and a disappearing boat, were noted. AI detection tools confirmed a 99% likelihood that the image is not real.

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