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AI-generated deepfake images and videos falsely depicting Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein with underage girls have gone viral on social media, amassing millions of views. The widespread dissemination of this fabricated content has fueled misinformation, damaged reputations, and heightened concerns over the societal impact of AI-driven disinformation.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves AI systems used to generate fake visual content (deepfakes) that are spreading widely on social media. This use of AI has directly led to harm to communities by spreading misinformation, damaging reputations, and exacerbating political tensions. The harm is realized and ongoing, as millions have viewed and shared the content believing it to be authentic. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct harm caused by the AI-generated misinformation affecting social trust and public discourse.[AI generated]