AI fake videos plague China's disaster response

As China copes with Typhoon Noul, authorities face a surge of AI-generated fake videos spreading panic during storms and floods. Misleading clips show false images of dead bodies, unaffected areas flooded, and power outages prompting panic buying. Police have made arrests, but experts warn that AI technology, which China heavily invests in, enables large-scale disinformation. Detection tools lag behind generation, complicating efforts to combat the crisis.