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AI video sparks false rumour of CN Tower fire

On Monday, a video supposedly showing the CN Tower on fire went viral on Facebook, amassing around 12 million views by publication.
The video's creator posted dozens of similar videos showing landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge and Hollywood sign on fire, with a Facebook bio calling them a 'creator of viral moments' and teacher of 'AI-generated art & content'.
Video analysis found AI telltales like smoke drifting downward, missing licence-plate numbers, and a glossy look, while the CN Tower's live camera shows no fire, confirming the clip is a deepfake.
CN Tower officials confirmed no fire occurred and the landmark remains safe, with a tower spokesperson telling The Canadian Press, 'But not everything you see is real.'
The clip was shared more than 8,000 times on Facebook, and authorities warn this is not the first time AI-generated content has produced misleading depictions of the CN Tower.

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