US EditionBC Wildfire Service warns AI photos spread misinformation and uncertainty
BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, AUG 5 – The BC Wildfire Service warns AI-generated wildfire images cause misinformation during fire season when over 200 firefighters battle active blazes, urging reliance on official sources.
- On Aug. 5, 2025, the B.C. Wildfire Service warned against sharing AI-generated wildfire images online, saying they can mislead viewers about fire conditions.
- The BC Wildfire Service shared two AI-generated images after a digital creator’s July 31, 2025, post was later labeled as AI-created for illustration.
- More than 200 firefighters responded as 387 homes faced evacuation and alerts for 118 Peachland-area properties were lifted.
- Highlighting the risk of uncertainty, BCWS emphasized that emergency misinformation adds to anxiety and urges residents to download its app and sign up for alerts.
- Amid wildfire season, BC Wildfire Service warns against sharing AI-generated images, highlighting its app, online map, and the Government of Canada's AI-spotting guide for accurate information.
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BC Wildfire Service says AI photos spread misinformation and uncertainty
The BC Wildfire Service is warning about AI-generated images spreading misinformation and uncertainty during fire season, citing fake images being shared on social media that seemingly depict recent blazes.
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BC Wildfire Service warns AI photos spread misinformation and uncertainty
The BC Wildfire Service is warning about AI-generated images spreading misinformation and uncertainty during fire season, citing fake images being shared on social media that seemingly depict recent blazes.
BC Wildfire Service warns AI photos spread misinformation and uncertainty – Energeticcity.ca
VANCOUVER — The BC Wildfire Service is warning about AI-generated images spreading misinformation and uncertainty during fire season, citing fake images being shared on social media that seemingly depict recent blazes. The service shared two images it says were generated with artificial intelligence, showing dramatic scenes of aircraft fighting fires. It says the images don’t accurately represent “the terrain, fire size, or fire behaviour” in th…
'Adds to the uncertainty': B.C. officials warn of AI-generated wildfire images
The B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) is warning of misinformation online after images generated by artificial intelligence “seemingly” show recent wildfires, potentially deceiving people into thinking what’s depicted is true. The AI photos “were shared by other accounts and seemingly show recent wildfires,” according to the BCWS in a social media post Tuesday. “However, they do not accurately represent the terrain, fire size or fire behaviour in the…
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