Fake AI-Generated Photo of Pentagon Explosion Goes Viral, Briefly Spooks Markets and Social Media

A fake image of an explosion outside the Pentagon was widely shared on Twitter, causing a brief panic in the stock market.
The image was created using artificial intelligence and spread by verified accounts posing as news organizations.
Emergency responders confirmed that there was no incident and that the photo was misinformation.
The hoax highlights concerns about the spread of misinformation and raises questions about Twitter's verification policies.
Experts warn that AI tools will continue to enable the creation and spread of increasingly sophisticated false images and reports.