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AI disinformation videos are derailing COP30 perceptions before delegates even arrive
International
Published on 24 April 2026
A “flood report” had no reporter, people, or city
Ahead of COP30, analysts warn that AI-generated disinformation is shaping what people think is happening at the summit. A widely shared clip claiming the host Amazon city is flooded has been flagged as fabricated, with its creator apparently making up not just the flood, but also the reporter, residents, and even the location itself.
- AI-generated misinformation is spreading ahead of COP30
- A viral flood clip was flagged as entirely fabricated
- Claims included fake reporters, residents, and locations
- Social media is amplifying distorted perceptions of the summit
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