Twitter, once called "the global town square," is no longer a reliable source for breaking news—its focus has shifted to commentary and opinions instead of factual reporting.
As wildfires raged in Los Angeles, rather than real-time updates, users were flooded with posts ranging from wealthy entrepreneurs seeking private firefighters to political commentary about budget priorities.
In the past, Twitter facilitated quick information sharing about emergencies, but now users face an overload of sensationalized content and misinformation during crises.
AI-generated images of disasters are reshaping perceptions of reality, turning actual tragedies into social media fodder that distracts from urgent public safety information.
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