# Woman fined for fake AI bear photo prank

> Russian woman paid 15,000 roubles after AI-generated bear photo sparked real bear hunt.
- Title: Woman fined for fake AI bear photo prank · Dexerto | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: russian, bear, amur region, chatgpt, fine, real bear hunt, bear attacks, magdagachi settlement, gaming, sports, Woman, fined
- Source: Dexerto — https://dexerto.com/entertainment/woman-fined-after-fake-ai-bear-photo-prank-triggers-real-search-3419592
- Author: Matthew Benson
- Published: 2026-10-17T13:04:44+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: russian, ai, bear, amur region, chatgpt, fine, real bear hunt, bear attacks, magdagachi settlement, gaming, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

A Russian woman was fined 15,000 roubles for creating a fake AI bear photo that triggered a real bear search in her region.