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Meteorologist Sparks Outrage Over AI Claims on Splashdown

3/20/2025

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NBC Boston meteorologist Pete Bouchard ignited controversy by implying that drone footage of astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore's splashdown may have been manipulated by AI. His remarks about dolphins swimming near the capsule drew sharp criticism from viewers, who found his theories absurd. Bouchard later reassured the public that he respects NASA's accomplishments.

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NBC Boston meteorologist Pete Bouchard ignited controversy by implying that drone footage of astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore's splashdown may have been manipulated by AI. His remarks about dolphins swimming near the capsule drew sharp criticism from viewers, who found his theories absurd. Bouchard later reassured the public that he respects NASA's accomplishments.