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An image of protesters waving Palestinian flags outside the Eiffel Tower was determined to be AI-generated

Updated 2026-10-23 · told from many outlets at once

A video showing people placing Palestinian flags on the Eiffel Tower went viral on social media. The video was generated using artificial intelligence, with Hive Detect analysis showing a 65.3 percent probability of AI origin. One flag resembles Jordan's flag with an inaccuracy, and another shows a red triangle without a star, similar to the Palestinian flag. Mass protests have occurred across France since late September.

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