wire / 2026-10-19-cc6c
AI-Generated Bear Image Triggers False Emergency Alert in Câmpina
The bear had five legs, and it still got a RO-Alert.
The facts
An AI-generated image depicting a five-legged bear circulated on social media in Câmpina, Romania, led to public panic, a false emergency call, and the issuance of a RO-Alert. Authorities mobilized emergency services before realizing the image was fake, highlighting the disruptive impact of AI-generated misinformation.