A video compilation purporting to show apocalyptic scenes in Los Angeles is generated by AI, experts said, contrary to social media posts sharing it as a genuine snapshot of the wildfires.

A new wildfire was reported today at 7:29 a.m. in Los Angeles County. The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Amid the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, some social media users are pointing fingers at OpenAI’s ChatGPT. The fires, which have burned over 17,200 acres, displaced tens of thousands and sparked heated discussions on climate policies and water management,