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AI-Generated Images of the Iconic Hollywood Sign Reportedly on Fire Circulating on Social Media

During the January 2025 Southern California wildfires, AI-generated images of the iconic Hollywood Sign being on fire circulated on social media.

Date it happened
2025-01-08
Organisation involved
Social media users
Product, system or model
Grok AI, Image generation technology
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