Deepfake case study · Multi-modal
Residents of Three Rivers, Michigan and Union City deepfake (Mar 2026)
Following deadly tornadoes in Southwest Michigan, AI-generated images and videos were posted online, falsely depicting the disaster and fooling many viewers. These images and videos spread rapidly, some without AI…
- Incident date
- Mar 2026
- Target
- Residents of Three Rivers, Michigan and Union City
Updated May 6, 2026 · 1 min read
Following deadly tornadoes in Southwest Michigan, AI-generated images and videos were posted online, falsely depicting the disaster and fooling many viewers. These images and videos spread rapidly, some without AI disclaimers. The Oversight Board is urging Meta to create specific rules for AI-generated content depicting real-world events.