Itel AI image incident — Sep 2026
A social media user issued a public apology after admitting to using artificial intelligence to create and circulate a fake image of an itel Power Tank.
- Reported date
- Sep 25, 2026
- Target
- itel
The exact incident date was not established. This entry is dated by its source report.
A Nigerian social media user named Enori recently issued a public apology after admitting to the creation and circulation of a fabricated image depicting an itel Power Tank explosion. The post, which falsely claimed the device had exploded due to overcharging, gained significant attention on X before the user deleted the content and acknowledged the deception.
What happened
Enori utilized artificial intelligence to generate a realistic-looking image of an itel Power Tank, a portable power station, in a state of destruction. The user shared this image on X, claiming the device had exploded while overcharging. Following the spread of the misinformation, the company issued a formal disclaimer on X, clarifying that the image was entirely fabricated and that no such incident had occurred.
Itel emphasized that its products utilize lithium iron phosphate batteries and include integrated safety features such as over-voltage, overload, and short-circuit protection. The company publicly warned that it would not tolerate attempts to discredit its brand or mislead customers through manipulated materials. Following the company's warning and the subsequent backlash, Enori deleted the original post and released a video apology. In her statement, she admitted that the explosion was a fabrication, expressed regret for the potential harm caused to the brand and its customers, and pledged not to repeat the behavior. Itel has maintained its stance that it will pursue legal remedies against those who deliberately use AI-generated content to spread false information about its products.