Uh, I didn’t see this coming:

Someone uses AI to create an image of a damaged bridge, and posts it on social media.

Rail operators have to stop their trains until someone can go out and check on bridge, confirming that it’s perfectly fine.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwygqqll9k2o

(via @tferrer)

Trains cancelled over fake bridge collapse image

Rail services were cancelled after a 'hoax' picture of a damaged bridge appeared on social media

@slothrop @tferrer

> A BBC journalist ran the image through an AI chatbot which identified key spots that may have been manipulated.

jesus fucking christ.