Former President Donald Trump has once again caused a stir by sharing an AI-generated video on his Truth Social platform. The video falsely depicts Iran's Kharg Island under missile attack, claiming it was being obliterated.
Reuters swiftly reported that the video is likely artificial, emphasizing that hours after its release, there was no evidence of any attack on Kharg Island.
Hamid Bouvard, CEO of Iran's National Oil Company, mocked the post as laughable and confirmed that the situation on Kharg Island remains calm, with oil operations continuing as usual.
This incident comes at a time of heightened military tensions in the region, sparking criticism over the use of AI-generated content to present fictitious military events.
Just hours prior to the Kharg Island video, Trump released another AI-generated clip depicting himself removing a Lake Ontario sign and replacing it with one reading 'Lake America,' followed by celebratory dancing to YMCA music.
Another video showcased a group of muscular Canadian geese, wielding rifles and sporting blonde hair reminiscent of Trump, patrolling the lake. Supporters dubbed these fictional soldiers the "Trump Goose," despite them being geese, not ducks.
In response, Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled a two-story sign declaring, "Lake Ontario... now and always," likening Trump's renaming attempt to a sketch from "Saturday Night Live."
These virtual skirmishes highlight ongoing trade tensions between the USA and Canada, including tariffs on Canadian steel, transforming the conflict into a mix of real signage and AI-generated fiction.