In today’s age of social media and instant information, it is more important than ever to fact-check the news we consume. This is especially true for sensational news stories that quickly go viral on social media, often without any verification of their authenticity.
One such story that recently made headlines was the supposed death of Canadian actor Saint Von Colucci. According to the story, Colucci had undergone several cosmetic surgeries in an attempt to look like Korean K-pop star Jimin, which ultimately led to his death. However, it soon became clear that this story was entirely false and fabricated by an AI algorithm.
The story of Saint Von Colucci was first reported over a week ago and started generating thousands upon thousands of clicks driving engagement. The story quickly spread on social media, with many people expressing shock and sadness over the supposed tragedy. However, when journalists and fact-checkers over at the news outlet Al Jazeera began to investigate the story, they found that there was no record of a person named Saint Von Colucci ever existing.
Further investigations revealed that the story was entirely fabricated by an AI algorithm. The algorithm used data from various sources to create a story that would be shared widely on social media, generating clicks and engagement that swept the globe. The algorithm likely used the popularity of K-pop and the desire to look like celebrities to create a sensational story that would appeal to a broad audience.
The fact that this story was able to spread so quickly and widely highlights the power of AI-generated content. While AI can be a powerful tool for automating repetitive tasks and generating content at scale, it can also be easily manipulated to spread misinformation and propaganda.
It is essential to be critical and vigilant when consuming news online, especially when the story is sensational. When encountering news stories on social media, it is always a good idea to check the source and see if it is a reputable news outlet. If the source is unfamiliar or seems suspicious, it is best to wait for more reputable sources to confirm the story before sharing or spreading it.
So, the story of Saint Von Colucci’s death from cosmetic surgeries related to his obsession with looking like Jimin turned out to be a fictitious tale of the highest order. The folks who created the story got one over on some big named news outlets but really the lesson comes down to fact check, fact check, fact check. Still, isn’t it better that AI fools us with false stories rather than launching nuclear codes to end the human race and usher in the robotic empire? Yeah.
I knew this was phony those pics didn’t look real at all