
Following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, social media platforms have seen a surge of visual misinformation, including AI-generated images and outdated photos. Fact-checkers have identified numerous misleading posts, some gaining millions of views, that blur the lines between reality and fabricated content. This trend highlights the challenge of distinguishing authentic visuals from hyper-realistic misinformation in the digital age.
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