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Google Deepfake Detector Used to Debunk McConnell Hoax Image

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechCrunch AI ·

A fake image of Senator Mitch McConnell in a hospital bed was debunked using Google's deepfake detection system. The picture, which appeared to show the senator in distress, was AI-generated. Google's tool identified inconsistencies that proved the image was not authentic.

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The incident highlights the growing role of AI detection tools in combating misinformation, but also underscores how convincing deepfakes have become.
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