The Viral Pentagon Explosion Hoax: AI-Generated Fake Image Causes Confusion.

A fake image of an explosion near the Pentagon was shared on social media, raising concerns about AI's ability to produce misinformation. Social media sleuths pointed out problems with the image, including the lack of firsthand witnesses and the building's noticeable differences from the Pentagon. Generative AI tools can create life-like images with very little effort, but they can introduce random artifacts. To spot AI-generated and fake images, look for on-the-ground reports, analyze the image and its surroundings, and pay attention to hands, eyes, and posture.