Hollywood sign fire: Horror as AI image of landmark alight in 'apocalyptic' wildfires goes viral
The latest horror blaze erupted in the Hollywood Hills on Wendesday and lead to a number of fake photos and videos going viral online - which appeared to show the world-famous structure on fire
Fact check: The Hollywood sign has not burned, and other claims about the L.A. wildfires
Wildfires in the Los Angeles area this week have killed at least five people and destroyed thousands of homes. The fires have been a focal point for a range of claims, some true, others false or misleading. We’ll examine three prominent ones.
Hollywood Sign Burnt In LA Fire? Here’s The Truth Behind The Viral Video Of The Iconic Landmark
However, the images and video clips are farther from the truth. Officials and fact-checkers have debunked the videos and images as manipulated media. Every single one of them has been AI-generated. The Hollywood Sign is located on Mount Lee in the Santa Monica Mountains. The Hollywood Sign is also 24/7 live streamed here.
Fact Check: Hollywood sign not affected by Los Angeles wildfires
Social media users have been sharing fake images of the Hollywood sign burning as deadly wildfires raged across Los Angeles, but the famous landmark was not impacted, according to witnesses.
The claim: Image shows Hollywood Sign ‘covered by fire’
An expert on generative AI says the image is a fabrication. The chair of the group that maintains the sign says it was not affected by the fires.
Locals check the Hollywood sign after seeing false reports of the iconic landmark burning
On Thursday, residents from the Los Angeles area drove by the Hollywood sign after seeing fake reports of the iconic city landmark on fire. (AP video: Damian Dovarganes)
Explosive Los Angeles wildfires rage on even as fierce winds ebb
By Jorge Garcia and Rollo Ross LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Two massive wildfires menacing Los Angeles from the east and west were still burning uncontained on Thursday, but a brief respite from the fierce winds that have fanned the flames for two days allowed crews to slow their explosive spread.
Hollywood Hills scorched as Sunset Fire ignites in Los Angeles
The Sunset Fire started as a brush fire in Los Angeles' Hollywood Hills amid windstorm conditions. By mid-Thursday morning, the fire was stopped, an official said.
Los Angeles wildfires approach Hollywood sign, with Sunset Boulevard 'in ruins'
Five people are confirmed dead and more than 137,000 people have been evacuated as some Hollywood stars lose their homes in the blaze.
‘We don’t need ChatGPT’: Call to ban AI explodes in wake of Los Angeles wildfire
Text overlayed across two images of raging fires states: “somewhere, the men who build AI chatbots are selecting the ...
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Los Angeles Is Burning—And AI Deepfakes Are Fueling Misinformation
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The Hollywood Sign Is Not On Fire—As Social Media Users Share AI-Generated Images
The century-old landmark remains untouched by ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles County, despite claims on social media.
There’s a reason you can’t stop doomscrolling through L.A.’s fire disaster
The current state of social media has made the online experience of the L.A. wildfires even more stressful than previous ...
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Why Are People Blaming ChatGPT for the Los Angeles Fires?
These shortages fueled a wave of social-media posts about the impact ChatGPT and other forms of artificial intelligence have ...
Update: Hurst Fire in Los Angeles County – 37% containment achieved
Hurst Fire initially started 10:29 p.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 771 acres after being active for 45 hours ...
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No, the Hollywood sign is not on fire
As Los Angeles battles the worst fires in its history, AI-generated images of the Hollywood sign engulfed in flames are going ...
AI cameras are watching the California hills to detect the spread of wildfires
Firefighters in California are using technologies ranging from AI-powered sensors to kerosene-powered aircraft to beat back ...
Update: Creek Fire in Los Angeles County – Jan. 9 status
A new wildfire was reported today at 1:41 p.m. in Los Angeles County. Creek Fire has been burning on federal land managed by ...
Got insurance? Tips for homeowners affected by Southern California wildfires
Officials and consumer advocates offer advice for Southern California residents with insurance questions in the aftermath of ...