From Dexerto · Matthew Benson · · 40s
Woman fined for fake AI bear photo prank
Russian woman paid 15,000 roubles after AI-generated bear photo sparked real bear hunt.
In brief
Russian woman paid 15,000 roubles after AI-generated bear photo sparked real bear hunt. A Russian woman was fined 15,000 roubles for creating a fake AI bear photo that triggered a real bear search in her region. Originally reported by Dexerto.
Fake AI bear photo prank
A woman in Russia created a fake AI-generated bear photo that led to a real bear search.
“The joke quickly got out of control. The photograph of the bear spread through messaging apps, and police began receiving alarmed calls from residents.”
Court fine for prank
She was ordered to pay a 15,000 rouble fine after admitting to creating the image.
“The woman then called the authorities to admit to creating the image.”
Real bear threat
At least 26 people have died in bear attacks since spring in the region.
“A series of fatal bear attacks have occurred across russia this year.”
The main idea
A Russian woman was fined 15,000 roubles for creating a fake AI bear photo that triggered a real bear search in her region.
