Viral AI images falsely showing the Hollywood sign ablaze sparked panic, highlighting the dangers of fake news.

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As another wildfire broke out Wednesday night in the Hollywood Hills, social media was flooded with fake AI-generated photos and videos of the landmark Hollywood Sign on fire. While the sign was not impacted by the Sunset Fire,

Social media users have been sharing fake images of the Hollywood sign burning as deadly wildfires raged across Los Angeles, but the famous landmark was not impacted, according to witnesses.

After yet another fire broke out in Los Angeles, images circulating on social media suggested the iconic landmark had gone up in flames.