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AI Manipulation Fuels Misinformation in High-Profile Shootings

2/1/2026

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Story summary

AI-manipulated images and videos of Alex Pretti's fatal shooting by federal officers in Minneapolis have spread widely online.
A manipulated image shown by Senator Dick Durbin was later revealed to be edited.
Experts warn that AI-generated misinformation can fuel distrust in authentic media, the liar’s dividend.
The trend has shaped perceptions of other incidents, including the shooting of Renee Nicole Good, with many misidentifying people.

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Story summary

AI-manipulated images and videos of Alex Pretti's fatal shooting by federal officers in Minneapolis have spread widely online.
A manipulated image shown by Senator Dick Durbin was later revealed to be edited.
Experts warn that AI-generated misinformation can fuel distrust in authentic media, the liar’s dividend.
The trend has shaped perceptions of other incidents, including the shooting of Renee Nicole Good, with many misidentifying people.