Storm damage pictures too crazy to believe? How to know when it’s AI
Storm damage pictures too crazy to believe? How to know when it’s AI
Publish Date: 2026-03-09 18:45:00
Source Domain: www.wzzm13.com
- Artificial intelligence (AI) generated content is pervasive on social media, raising concerns about the authenticity of images shared online.
- In the event of severe weather, such as the tornadoes in West Michigan that killed four people, images of storm damage often circulate, but not all of them may be genuine.
- Dr. Len O’Kelly, Director of Grand Valley State University’s School of Communications, advises caution when consuming content from digital devices and platforms.
- One critical example shared by O’Kelly showed a photo of the aftermath of a tornado featuring elements (like leaves on trees and boats) that do not correspond to the time of year the storm occurred.
- O’Kelly highlights the need for skepticism and a habit of questioning and verifying the authenticity of information before consumption and sharing.
- He expresses concern that AI content may desensitize people to real emergencies and could encourage dangerous behavior in storm chasing.
- To combat misinformation, O’Kelly recommends doing reverse searches and thinking critically about the information rather than accepting it at face value.
