Fake Hurricane Helene images go viral, experts discuss the problem and how to counteract
October 07, 2024
October 07, 2024
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
Thousands of well-meaning social media users have been sharing photos supposedly depicting the aftermath of Hurricane Helene's destruction that have turned out to be fake images generated by artificial intelligence (AI). These fake images can erode trust in legitimate sources of news during a crisis or even function as a vector for cyberattacks.
Communication media expert Cayce Myers explained the . . .
Thousands of well-meaning social media users have been sharing photos supposedly depicting the aftermath of Hurricane Helene's destruction that have turned out to be fake images generated by artificial intelligence (AI). These fake images can erode trust in legitimate sources of news during a crisis or even function as a vector for cyberattacks.
Communication media expert Cayce Myers explained the . . .