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A Boston protest has become a focal point in the ongoing debate about the dangers of AI-generated misinformation. Social media users alleged that MSNBC broadcasted outdated footage from 2017, falsely representing it as current coverage of the event. Although the footage itself was genuine, investigations indicate that artificial intelligence played a significant role in initiating and escalating the online furor. This incident underscores the increasing difficulty in identifying and neutralizing AI-driven fake news. The original discussion can be found on Reddit: [https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1obxcfh/analysis_how_ai_turned_the_boston_common_no_kings/]