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Incident 8178 Report
AI-Generated Images Spread Misinformation During Hurricane Helene Response
2024-09-24
During Hurricane Helene (September 24-29, 2024), AI-generated images circulated on social media, misleading the public and hindering disaster response efforts. Fake images, including animals stranded on rooftops and political figures in floodwaters, added confusion and disrupted emergency management. The spread of these images exacerbated existing challenges, including power outages and communication failures, all of which led to complications providing accurate information to those in need.
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Facebook's Content Moderation System Flagged and Removed Emergency Updates as Spam During Wildfires
2024-06-01
Facebook's AI moderation system wrongly flagged and removed dozens of posts containing vital emergency information during California's wildfire season, including real-time updates on evacuations and fire tracking. Posts from official sources like Cal Fire and the U.S. Forest Service were marked as spam, potentially endangering lives by restricting access to crucial updates. Despite user complaints, the issue persisted, with Facebook acknowledging the problem only after media inquiry.
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