AI fakes of accused US press gala gunman flood social media
AI-generated images depicted the alleged shooter beside numerous celebrities. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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AI fakes of accused US press gala gunman flood social mediaSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxAn AFP investigation found more than 50 public figures falsely associated with the suspect, Cole Tomas Allen.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished Apr 29, 2026, 07:21 AMUpdated Apr 29, 2026, 07:21 AMWASHINGTON - Facebook has been overrun with low-effort AI fakes inventing biographical details and celebrity connections for the man charged with trying to assassinate US President Donald Trump at a Washington press gala on April 25.Mr Trump and senior administration officials were evacuated from the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner as sounds of gunfire rang from a floor above the ballroom, where the suspect had attempted to sprint past security.Within hours of authorities…
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