Google’s deepfake detector system used to debunk McConnell hoax pic

A picture that appeared to show Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell lying in a hospital bed surrounded by tubes was identified as an AI‑generated deepfake. Google’s deepfake detection system was applied to the image, confirming it was fabricated and debunking the hoax.

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