Disinformation surge follows Krakow mass shooting; AI-manipulated images spread

In the hours after the Krakow mass shooting, fake and AI-manipulated images circulated online, amplifying false narratives about the event. DW Fact Check verified what is real versus fabricated. This pattern of rapid disinformation following a violent incident is consistent with prior attacks, but the use of AI-generated content marks an escalation in the speed and believability of false claims.

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