"The US Department of Justice released more than 3 million pages of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on January 30. The filesinclude correspondence, flight logs, and investigative materials connected to Epstein's network of associates. Since their publication, journalists and researchers and internet users have begun combing through the material and connecting the dots between the relationships and events they uncover. Social media platforms have been flooded with posts, video clips and screenshots that have generated widespread engagement."
"Alongside genuine discussion, however, the release has also triggered a surge in misleading, AIgenerated or heavily manipulated content. Due to the sheer volume of content, it is not possible to examine every claim. DW Fact check investigated several of the most widely shared allegations that have been AI-generated. Is Jeffrey Epstein alive in Israel? Claim: One post on X claims to show three leaked images of Jeffrey Epstein alive in Israel. In the images, a bearded Epstein is allegedly seen walking down the street alone and flanked by bodyguards. It was viewed over 2 million times and garnered over 270 comments."
The US Department of Justice released more than three million pages of Epstein-related documents on January 30, including correspondence, flight logs and investigative materials tied to his associates. Journalists, researchers and internet users are combing the files and connecting relationships and events, and social media has been flooded with posts, clips and screenshots. The release has triggered a surge in misleading, AI-generated or heavily manipulated content. Fact-checkers investigated several widely shared allegations that were AI-generated. One viral claim showed allegedly leaked images of Epstein alive in Israel, which were found to be fabricated. Epstein was found dead in his cell in August 2019, and the death was ruled a suicide following an autopsy; the released files do not cast doubt on that finding.
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