25 rumors that show signs of AI-generative software
Here's a collection of fake stories or media that were likely created using AI programs and duped some observers.
Fake screenshot shows MTG saying she is 'a product of incest'
Social media users amplified an inauthentic screenshot about the Georgia Republican in March and April 2025.
AOC didn't collect dead grandmother's Social Security checks
The rumor about the New York congresswoman originated from a network of Facebook pages and websites describing its output as satirical in nature.
Cory Booker's marathon Senate speech broke record, but it wasn't a filibuster
The senator spoke for more than 25 hours, breaking a record set by Sen. Strom Thurmond in 1957.
Unpacking claims ICE is holding 4K detainees in 500-person capacity facility outside Miami
Rumors spread that three people have died due to lack of water at the Florida facility.
Yes, photographer who took bloodied Trump fist-pump photo was ejected from White House press pool
Associated Press photojournalist Evan Vucci still has access to the White House press briefing room, however.
DOGE didn't find that the number of Social Security recipients exceeded the number of US citizens
The rumor alleged that DOGE found 394 million Social Security recipients in the U.S., exceeding the nation's population.
Don't fall for fake Trump Truth Social post about ending dual citizenship in US
Given the president's isolationist agenda, the April Fools' Day post made people wonder what would happen to his dual-citizen adviser, Elon Musk.
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Yes, Val Kilmer has died
His daughter confirmed the news with The New York Times and Associated Press.
SSA marked millions aged 120+ 'deceased' to clean up records. This may help prevent fraud
Auditors have recommended that the Social Security Administration update its death records since at least 2015.
Trump uses 'toe pads' to stop himself from falling? Image's origin is unknown
It's not clear if the image supposedly showing Trump standing on "toe pads" at an event is real or the product of digital editing.
Trump rumor alleging he ordered 'military raids on Vatican tunnels' is unfounded
The claim, hearkening back to baseless QAnon conspiracy theories, began, "BREAKING! Trump Orders Military Raids on Vatican Tunnels."
Yes, Musk offered money to Wisconsin residents for voting
The billionaire quickly changed the terms of his giveaway to fall just within Wisconsin state law.
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Musk's claim Biden administration gave Social Security numbers to millions of noncitizens lacks context
The Enumeration Beyond Entry program grants Social Security numbers to successful applicants for U.S. residency, work permits and citizenship.
No, Mark Carney is not related to Justin Trudeau by marriage
A rumor claims the current and former Canadian prime ministers were connected through Trudeau’s mother’s second marriage.
RFK Jr. has suggested vaccines caused 1918 Spanish flu pandemic at least twice
Kennedy made the claim at least twice during his 2024 presidential election campaign.
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