A new wave of false images has flooded social media platforms, claiming to show New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani alongside disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein and other high-profile public figures. However, a closer examination reveals that these images are not only false but also artificially generated using artificial intelligence (AI).
The images in question were first posted on an X account labeled as a parody, claiming to create "high quality AI videos and memes." The account's digital watermarking tool for identifying content created or altered with AI, known as SynthID, has confirmed that all the images share this mark.
Upon closer inspection, it becomes apparent that these images were created using AI. The use of a watermark identifying them as such is just one indication that these are not genuine photographs. Moreover, other visual elements within the images do not add up and appear to be manipulated or added post-production.
One of the most striking examples of this is an image showing Mamdani as a preteen or young teenager standing alongside Epstein and other high-profile figures, including former President Bill Clinton, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, and Microsoft founder Bill Gates. This group photo appears to be posing at night on a crowded city street. However, what's notable here is that the age discrepancy between Mamdani and his supposed childhood companions raises several red flags.
It turns out that these images were part of an AI-generated meme engine designed to create humorous or satirical content. In one instance, the creator admitted to manipulating the image by making Mamdani appear as a baby in order to make the photo 34 years old. This level of editing and manipulation is not only misleading but also underscores the ease with which misinformation can be disseminated.
In addition to these images, several other AI-generated images have circulated online, depicting Mamdani as a baby being held by his mother while posing with Epstein and other prominent figures. It's essential to note that none of Epstein's victims have publicly accused Clinton, Gates or Bezos of being involved in his crimes.
The spread of these false images highlights the ongoing challenges posed by social media platforms in verifying the authenticity of content. As AI-generated content continues to grow in sophistication, it's crucial for users to be vigilant and fact-check information before sharing it online.
In this case, Google's Gemini app detected SynthID in all the images described above, indicating that they were created or edited using AI models. However, without a clear understanding of the intentions behind these manipulated images, it's challenging to discern the intent behind their creation.
Ultimately, it is essential for media outlets and fact-checking organizations to prioritize accuracy and diligence when reporting on stories involving public figures like Mayor Mamdani.
The images in question were first posted on an X account labeled as a parody, claiming to create "high quality AI videos and memes." The account's digital watermarking tool for identifying content created or altered with AI, known as SynthID, has confirmed that all the images share this mark.
Upon closer inspection, it becomes apparent that these images were created using AI. The use of a watermark identifying them as such is just one indication that these are not genuine photographs. Moreover, other visual elements within the images do not add up and appear to be manipulated or added post-production.
One of the most striking examples of this is an image showing Mamdani as a preteen or young teenager standing alongside Epstein and other high-profile figures, including former President Bill Clinton, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, and Microsoft founder Bill Gates. This group photo appears to be posing at night on a crowded city street. However, what's notable here is that the age discrepancy between Mamdani and his supposed childhood companions raises several red flags.
It turns out that these images were part of an AI-generated meme engine designed to create humorous or satirical content. In one instance, the creator admitted to manipulating the image by making Mamdani appear as a baby in order to make the photo 34 years old. This level of editing and manipulation is not only misleading but also underscores the ease with which misinformation can be disseminated.
In addition to these images, several other AI-generated images have circulated online, depicting Mamdani as a baby being held by his mother while posing with Epstein and other prominent figures. It's essential to note that none of Epstein's victims have publicly accused Clinton, Gates or Bezos of being involved in his crimes.
The spread of these false images highlights the ongoing challenges posed by social media platforms in verifying the authenticity of content. As AI-generated content continues to grow in sophistication, it's crucial for users to be vigilant and fact-check information before sharing it online.
In this case, Google's Gemini app detected SynthID in all the images described above, indicating that they were created or edited using AI models. However, without a clear understanding of the intentions behind these manipulated images, it's challenging to discern the intent behind their creation.
Ultimately, it is essential for media outlets and fact-checking organizations to prioritize accuracy and diligence when reporting on stories involving public figures like Mayor Mamdani.
. These AI generated images are getting more realistic by the minute, it's super easy to get caught up in sharing them without checking if they're true or not 
. I mean can you imagine if a real pic like that was out there? It would be totally huge news 
. We need to fact check everything before sharing, especially when it comes to public figures 
. It's crazy how easy it is for AI to manipulate pics now too 
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This AI-generated meme engine thingy is getting out of hand! I mean, who needs fake images of a mayor hanging with some shady characters? It's just clickbait for likes and shares 
. And what's up with the age discrepancy? That's just not right 
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. We need to be more careful about what we share online, especially when it comes to sensitive topics like this 
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. It's not fair to the public who gets misled by these fake images 
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Google's Gemini app is like, woohoo! But how often do people actually use it? I bet most people just share whatever they see online without thinking twice 
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. I mean, who creates these AI-generated memes? Do they think it's funny to mess with people's heads like this? It's not, and we need to fact-check our info way better before sharing it 
. The more platforms like X that allow this kind of content, the harder it is for us to trust what we see online 
. I just hope these AI-generated images don't damage Mamdani's reputation forever 
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but it's soooo important to fact-check before sharing 
i mean, who has time to verify every image or video that comes through their feed? 
but seriously, these ai tools r getting so good at makin us think they're real 
like a built-in "fact-check" feature or somethin 
. Can't believe people would use them to spread misinformation. It's not just about verifying content, but also knowing who's behind it 
like, what's next? 
gotta stay vigilant, folks! we can't just sit back and let fake news run wild 
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and saw some crazy waves today! I'm trying to figure out how I can get a good Wi-Fi connection there but it's super sketchy. Back to this AI thing... it's wild that people are already making and sharing fake images of public figures. Can you even trust the internet anymore? 
this is so concerning! how can people not know if an image is real or fake anymore? i mean, i get that technology is advancing fast but it's just not good enough yet 
. these AI-generated images are not only misleading but also kinda creepy. who's gonna verify the authenticity of everything online now? we need to be super careful about what we share and believe 
. social media platforms should do more to prevent this kind of spread too 
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Either way, I think it's clear that the line between reality and fiction is getting blurred faster than ever. 
But for real though, the fact that they're using SynthID watermarking tool is like, super obvious. I mean, if you're gonna fake it, at least have the decency to do it right.