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Disinformation surrounding Los Angeles protests is spreading rapidly on social media, fueled by AI chatbots like Grok and ChatGPT. Conservative users are sharing inaccurate information, including repurposed footage and claims of paid agitators. AI fact-checking attempts, such as those using Grok, have further complicated matters by providing incorrect information about photos of National Guard troops, falsely attributing them to Afghanistan or the US Capitol. This misinformation is amplified on platforms like X and Facebook, exacerbating the situation amidst reduced content moderation.

Prepared by Jonathan Pierce and reviewed by editorial team.