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A viral image purporting to show Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman kissing Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s hand is false, according to iVerify Pakistan’s fact-check published by Dawn.
Why it mattersThe fact-check says the image was altered using AI. Its source was an older photo from a July funeral procession: it shows Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed El Khereiji shaking hands with Pezeshkian, not the defence minister kissing his hand. The distinction matters when a fabricated image is being shared as evidence of a political event. How should platforms handle viral AI-altered images: label them, remove them, or leave the post up with context?
Discuss: When a viral political image is identified as AI-altered, should platforms remove it or keep it visible with a clear correction?
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