How AI Generated Images are Spreading Lies Online The Viral Sinkhole Photo

What Really Happened

  • A team that checks facts from a news group called AFP looked closely at the picture and the story.
  • They found the simple truth: The picture is not real.
  • The news was a lie, and the image was created by a computer program, using Artificial Intelligence (AI).

What Is an AI Generated Fake

The picture of the sinkhole is what tham call an. AI-generated fake visual.This means a person used a special computer program (AI) to make a picture of something that never happened.

  • It looks real: AI is very good now. It can make pictures that look like a real photo taken by a camera.
  • It is 100% false: Even though it looks real the event is completely fake.There was no giant sinkhole, no cars were swallowed, and the hospital area is fine.

The Original Lie

The fake picture and story started on a social media platform called Form X. it used to be called Pati) on September 24 2025. The story was written in a way that was not kind or true to some people.Even the false news tried to say no one was hurt but it still said there was a power problem and a water pipe broke which was also not true.

Why Should Care

This event shows that they have to be very careful when see surprising or shocking pictures and videos online.

  • Don’t believe everything you see. Just because a picture looks real it does not mean the event happened.
  • Check the source. Look for reports from trusted news groups like AFP before you share scary news.

AI is a great tool, but some people use it to make fake news that can frighten people and cause big problems. Always ask: Is this real?

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