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How misinformation trailed Pope Francis

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In 2018, Pope Francis defended the importance of accurate journalism against "fake news" in a message for World Communications Day. He inadvertently played a starring role in major moments of the misinformation age, from the fake news about a Trump 2016 endorsement to the puffy coat image of him made with artificial intelligence in 2023.

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How misinformation trailed Pope Francis

In 2018, Pope Francis defended the importance of accurate journalism against "fake news" in a message for World Communications Day. He inadvertently played a starring role in major moments of the misinformation age, from the fake news about a Trump 2016 endorsement to the puffy coat image of him made with artificial intelligence in 2023.

·Saint Petersburg, United States
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