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flag After a Dec. 14 terrorist attack in Bondi that killed 15, AI-fueled misinformation spread globally, falsely implicating nations and individuals.

flag In the wake of the December 14 Bondi terrorist attack that killed 15 people at a Jewish Hanukkah event, widespread misinformation has spread online, fueled by AI-generated content including doctored images, synthetic audio, and fabricated statements. flag The attackers, Sajid Akram, 50, and his son Naveed, 24—both linked to Islamic State ideology—were killed or arrested, but false claims about their identities, nationalities, and alleged foreign involvement circulated globally. flag A coordinated network of Facebook pages based in Vietnam amplified these falsehoods, with regional narratives in India and Pakistan falsely implicating each other. flag Prior to the attack, these accounts shifted focus from sports and LGBTQ issues to Australian politics, then pivoted to the tragedy, suggesting organized manipulation. flag While motives remain unclear, experts warn of the growing threat posed by AI-driven disinformation during crises.

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