# Nepal disaster: fake and AI images flood social media as deaths mount

https://mins.news/en/item/39243

- France 24, 2026-08-31 20:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/nepal-disaster-fake-and-ai-images-flood-social-media-as-deaths-mount

> As deadly floods strike the Nepal-China border, fake and misleading footage is spreading across social media. Viral posts include AI-generated material and recycled videos from India, Chile and Alaska. Some have drawn millions of views, exploiting the tragedy for engagement and clicks or helping spread conspiracy theories.

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