The Dangerous Spread of Fake AI Images Depicting Political Figures

Fake images of Donald Trump being arrested and Vladimir Putin being jailed have been circulating on social media, created using increasingly sophisticated and widely accessible image generators powered by artificial intelligence. Misinformation experts warn that these images are harbingers of a new reality: waves of fake photos and videos flooding social media after major news events and further muddying fact and fiction at crucial times for society. The best way to combat visual misinformation is better public awareness and education, experts say.