news Techcrunch Ai 2026-07-09

Google's Deepfake Detector Used to Debunk AI-Generated Image of Mitch McConnell

Google's AI-powered deepfake detection system was utilized to identify a fabricated image of Senator Mitch McConnell in distress. The picture, which appeared to show him in a hospital bed, was confirmed to be AI-generated.

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