Feb 19 • 17:31 UTC 🇬🇷 Greece Naftemporiki

Fake news: the photo of Ghislaine Maxwell 'from prison'. As well as the theories about… a double

A supposed photo of Ghislaine Maxwell, circulated as her in prison, has been revealed as fake, generated by artificial intelligence.

A recent social media frenzy revolves around a photo claimed to show Ghislaine Maxwell inside prison, but it has been exposed as a product of artificial intelligence. The image garnered millions of views and misleads viewers by using an altered snapshot from Maxwell's congressional testimony regarding Jeffrey Epstein, where she failed to provide answers.

The confusion escalated as social media users began to compare the altered photo with years-old images of Maxwell, highlighting perceived differences in her facial features. This sparked viral conspiracy theories suggesting that a double may have taken Maxwell's place in prison, adding to the already existing doubts and distrust surrounding her situation.

As misinformation spreads rapidly on platforms like social media, the incident serves as a reminder of the importance of verifying sources and the potential for misunderstanding events when manipulated images circulate. This case also reflects a broader trend where artificial intelligence-generated content can easily propagate false narratives and contribute to the ongoing disinformation crisis in society.

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