Day: January 9, 2026
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AI-Generated Images Fuel Misunderstandings About ICE Shooting Incident
In early January 2026, an incident involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minneapolis ignited a torrent of public outrage, driven not by verified evidence but by viral images created by AI. These fabricated visuals—circulated widely on platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Reddit, and Telegram—purported to show violent acts that, according to first responders…