Social Media Users Confuse Video Game Clips with Actual Israeli War Footage

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Source: Ars Technica
Social Media Users Confuse Video Game Clips with Actual Israeli War Footage
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Footage from the video game Arma 3 is being shared on social media platforms, falsely presented as real footage of ongoing military actions between Israelis and Palestinians. The realistic nature of the game has led to confusion among users, with many assuming the footage is real. This is not the first time Arma 3 footage has been mistaken for real war reporting, highlighting the challenge of distinguishing between simulated and actual events. The developer, Bohemia Interactive, has expressed concern about the misuse of their game for war propaganda and has urged users to share game footage responsibly, clearly stating its origin.

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