Conspiracy watch

AI-rendered Tel Aviv missile strike video hits millions on X; Grok bot fabricates Reuters-CNN citations

Millions share video of Iran hitting Tel Aviv. Poynter and CNN verify fake. Grok chatbot created false Reuters and CNN citations "confirming" synthetic content, amplifying harm.

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