During Hurricane Milton's approach to Florida, misinformation spreads online in the form of fake images and videos.

As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, misinformation in the form of fake images and videos is proliferating online. ABC News Verify provides strategies to identify these fakes: check the source, examine the agenda, compare timelines, and use reverse image search tools. Most of the misleading content consists of "cheapfakes," while the rise of generative AI may lead to more sophisticated deepfakes in the future.

October 10, 2024
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