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Deepfake Video of CN Tower Fire Sparks Misinformation Outcry

9/26/2025

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An artificial intelligence–generated video falsely shows the CN Tower on fire, drawing over 20 million Facebook views.
The CN Tower confirmed no fire occurred, calling the clip a deepfake and fictional.
Experts urge platforms to clearly label artificial intelligence–generated content to curb misinformation.
Adrian Gee, noted for similar content, faces action as police say they are not investigating.

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Story summary

An artificial intelligence–generated video falsely shows the CN Tower on fire, drawing over 20 million Facebook views.
The CN Tower confirmed no fire occurred, calling the clip a deepfake and fictional.
Experts urge platforms to clearly label artificial intelligence–generated content to curb misinformation.
Adrian Gee, noted for similar content, faces action as police say they are not investigating.