AI-Generated Image Misused in Hurricane Helene Criticism

A viral AI-generated photo of a girl and puppy is being used to falsely criticize the U.S. government's hurricane response.

The image, which shows a crying girl holding a puppy in a boat, is confirmed to be AI-generated and not a real photograph.
Despite its inauthenticity, the image has been circulated by right-wing figures to criticize the Biden-Harris administration's response to Hurricane Helene.
Hurricane Helene has caused widespread devastation and a high death toll, making it one of the deadliest storms in recent U.S. history.
The viral image has been used as a tool in disinformation campaigns, emphasizing emotional manipulation over factual reporting.
Efforts are underway to debunk the image's authenticity, highlighting the need for critical evaluation of media content shared online.