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sl8

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8. They're clearly using that "photo" as an example of debunked, AI generated, misinformation.

Reply to TheRickles (Reply #1)

Sat Jun 21, 2025, 05:48 AM

Jun 21

Both the narrator of the video and the written description say that the "photo" was widely debunked and AI generated, just as you pointed out.

I don't know how good of a source RFU is, but on this point, they're saying the same thing about the faked photo as you are.

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I'm not familiar with RFU and I haven't watched the whole video, but.... TheRickles Jun 19 #1

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A year ago, RFU said they were being deleted by YouTube, but that hasn't happened. TheRickles Jun 19 #4

I recall that about a year ago a lot of their blogs in other languages besides English TexasTowelie Jun 19 #5

I was more impressed by TotalSpaceNuts' links than by his name. :-) TheRickles Jun 19 #6

They're clearly using that "photo" as an example of debunked, AI generated, misinformation. sl8 Jun 21 #8

Because like Iraq Aviation Pro Jun 19 #2

Thank you for the update. niyad Jun 20 #7