Among the many reasons Facebook is becoming even more of a cesspool by the moment is the proliferation of AI content that fools more than a few of the platform’s less discerning users. And we’re talking about pretty blatant stuff that should set off even the weakest BS detectors. But when people see news they want to believe, they’re quick to share it without stopping for so much as a second to consider its veracity.
It’s very common to see garbage sports sites putting out stories about famous players running into aging teachers and helping them to cross the street.