How AI Convinced World Hollywood Sign Was Burning Down in LA Fire
Viral AI images falsely showing the Hollywood sign ablaze sparked panic, highlighting the dangers of fake news.
Debunking social media fire myths: No, the Hollywood sign didn’t burn
Experts say social media plays a role in spreading misinformation during natural disasters; share tips on how to identify it.
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.
Hollywood Sign On Fire? AI Images Go Viral As Wildfires Rage In Los Angeles
As the social media posts went viral, the official handle of the Hollywood Sign issued a clarification statement in a Facebook post.
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.
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)
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.
Evacuation orders lifted after Hollywood Hills fire endangers iconic Los Angeles landmarks
The stretch of Sunset Boulevard near the fire is lined with well-known venues and landmarks, including the TCL Chinese Theatre and Hollywood Bowl.
The Hollywood Sign Is Still Standing, Despite What You May Have Heard
Although fake, AI-generated images depicting the historic landmark ablaze have circulated online, the historic Hollywood sign has not been damaged in the California wildfires.
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AI-Generated Posts Showed Hollywood Sign on Fire But the Landmark Is Safe After Sunset Fire Is Contained
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The Unfightable Fire
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