Epstein files unleash wave of AI-generated fakes and misinformation
A recent release of three million pages linked to Jeffrey Epstein has sparked global interest. The documents, published by the US Department of Justice, have also become a tool for spreading false claims and manipulated images.
Among the fakes is an AI-generated photo showing filmmaker Mira Nair alongside Epstein, Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, and Jeff Bezos—a scene that never existed.
The Justice Department has warned that simply being named or pictured in the Epstein files does not imply wrongdoing. Many of the documents remain unverified, and officials stress that inclusion in the records is not proof of criminal behaviour.
One widely shared fake image depicts Epstein hugging a young man resembling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The photo is actually a doctored version of a real image showing Epstein with Ghislaine Maxwell. Another fabricated picture, supposedly of Mira Nair with Epstein and other high-profile figures, was entirely AI-generated.
Experts advise checking the context of suspicious images and using reverse search tools to spot fakes. Red flags include overly perfect visuals or images that seem to perfectly illustrate scandalous claims. The spread of such content aims to provoke outrage and maximise engagement by falsely linking political figures to incriminating scenarios.
The Epstein documents continue to circulate online, but many images tied to them are fabricated. Authorities have not yet verified the accuracy of the records, and the Justice Department reiterates that names or photos alone do not confirm misconduct. The public is urged to approach such content with caution.
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