<h5>What kind of photo related to the Pentagon has gone viral?</h5><p>Recently, a fake image of a big explosion near the Pentagon, located in the United States of America (USA), was shared on social media. Within minutes, many on social media, including some verified accounts, reposted this fake image. This caused panic among many.</p><p>Later, authorities confirmed that no such incident had happened. Investigators were quick to point out some flaws in the image. They said that there were no other personal witnesses to verify the news. A place like Pentagon is very busy. If an explosion had taken place, people would have talked about it and shared lots of images and videos.</p><p>They also said the structure in the image is different from the Pentagon. Anyone can easily verify this by comparing the fake image with an original using Google. Other factors, such as the strange-looking floating lamppost, revealed that the image was fake. It was created using artificial intelligence (AI).</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/a-fake-photo-related-to-the-pentagon-is-making-headlines%2FFake%20pentagon%20blast.jfif?alt=media&amp;token=c1315edc-9d78-4f3e-84ba-312667e30cab"><figcaption>The fake explosion image that recently went viral. Photo by Thomas.</figcaption></figure><h5>How can one spot fake images?</h5><p>Many AI tools, such as Midjourney, Dall-e 2, etc., are used to create life-like pictures with minimal effort. These tools can create images that seem very real. However, they do make weird mistakes. So, people in such images may develop extra hands, and sometimes lampposts seem to float. Someone with a keen eye can easily catch these mistakes.</p><p>In case of a significant event (like the Pentagon explosion), there will be many on-the-ground stories from many sources and viewpoints. If there isn’t any, chances are that the image is fake. Also, one must check the image sharer’s account post history. If it's a new account, or their post location is inconsistent with the event's location, then the image is mostly fake.</p><p>One can also use reverse image search to verify the originality of an image. Taking all these steps can help one spot fake photos. These days, news stories can also sometimes be fake. Read on to learn how one can spot fake news.</p><h5>What are some ways to spot fake news?</h5><p>Fake news can also cause panic among the public. So, it is crucial to learn how to spot fake news. One must examine the source of the story. If the website doesn’t seem to be legitimate, it probably is fake news. One can even check if a website or publication has ever been accused of spreading fake news. If they have, they might not be dependable.</p><p>Also, big events are covered by many news channels. It is most likely fake if someone doesn’t find other news channels covering that news. If the news story does not mention eyewitnesses for any event, it's a warning sign that the news is fake. Good news channels try to talk to eyewitnesses to know more about the events.</p><p>Many fake news reports use fake images. If one knows how to spot fake images, one can quickly determine whether the news is fake. No proper news channel uses fake images. Still, even major news channels can be duped using fake photos and news.</p><div class="raw-html-embed"><figure> <video width="100%" controls=""> <source src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/a-fake-photo-related-to-the-pentagon-is-making-headlines%2Ffake%20video.mp4?alt=media&amp;token=b3286771-fef0-446e-b6c9-b9191c43a78f" type="video/mp4"> </video> <figcaption>A national news channel got fooled and reported about the fake explosion near the Pentagon, thinking it to be true. Video by Mohammed Zubair.</figcaption> </figure></div><h5>What are some harmful effects of fake news and images?</h5><p>Fake news creates a false reality that many think is true. Fake news and images can be used to influence the views of people. If these lies are repeated, they can be very dangerous for our society.</p><p>Fake news and images frequently exploit people's beliefs and emotions. This increases social differences, which can cause hatred and conflict among various groups. This leads to social unrest.</p><p>Also, individuals may suffer personal harm and loss of reputation due to the spread of fake news and photos. This can cause a person mental suffering and even bodily injuries. So, learning how to spot fake images and news is essential. Governments and technology firms must also collaborate to teach people to spot fake news and pictures.</p>

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