October 10th 2024.
A recent image has been circulating on social media showing a flooded Disney World in Florida, shared by Russia's RIA news agency. The pictures depict the iconic amusement park, which attracts millions of tourists each year, submerged in water amidst the chaos of Hurricane Milton. However, there is one major issue with these images - they are not real. They have been generated by artificial intelligence and then distributed by the state-owned news agency RIA on their Telegram account.
According to RIA, the photos were posted earlier this afternoon with the caption, "Social media users post photos of Disneyland in Florida flooded by Hurricane Milton." This caused quite a stir on social media, with many people believing the images to be legitimate. However, upon closer inspection, it was revealed that they were indeed fake.
In light of this, it is important to note that Disney World is not actually flooded. In fact, the company has announced that it will be closing its theme parks in stages starting at 1pm on Wednesday due to the approaching hurricane. This information can be found on their official website. Metro has reached out to Disney for a comment on the situation.
While it may seem like a harmless mistake, the distribution of these fake images by a reputable news agency raises concerns about the spread of misinformation. It is important for individuals to fact-check and verify information before sharing it, especially in times of crisis. Let this serve as a reminder to be vigilant and critical of what we see and read online.
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