Purportedly AI-Generated Images Reportedly Spread Misinformation During Hurricane Helene Response
Description
During Hurricane Helene (September 24-29, 2024), purportedly AI-generated images circulated on social media, reportedly misleading the public and hindering disaster response efforts. Reportedly fake images including animals stranded on rooftops and political figures in floodwaters added confusion and disrupted emergency management. The spread of these images allegedly exacerbated existing challenges, including power outages and communication failures, all of which led to complications providing accurate information to those in need.
Actors
Alleged Deployers
- partisan-social-media-influencers
- unknown-actors
- unknown-malicious-actors
- deepfake-creators
Alleged Developers
- deepfake-technology-developers
- synthetic-image-generation-technology-developers
Harmed Parties
- hurricane-helene-victims
- general-public
- emergency-responders
- communities-impacted-by-hurricane-helene
Classification
Risk Domain
MisinformationRisk Subdomain
3.1. False or misleading information
MIT Risk Profile
Source
Related Incidents (Misinformation)
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