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AI-generated videos falsely show Eiffel Tower burning or displaying flags

October 19, 2026 · FRA HAZARD SAFETY

The Eiffel Tower was not on fire. Several viral videos insisted otherwise.

The facts

Multiple viral videos falsely showing the Eiffel Tower burning or displaying Palestinian and Jordanian flags were found to be AI-generated. These synthetic videos misled viewers about real-world events in France, highlighting the risks of AI-driven misinformation and its potential to harm public trust and social cohesion.