People Think AI Images of Hollywood Sign Burning Are Real

AI-generated images of the Hollywood sign burning during the LA wildfires have gone viral, causing concern and prompting fact-checks. While AI has potential applications in wildfire detection and response, its current use is often criticized for producing misinformation, ugliness, and exploitation. Despite its potential benefits, AI’s environmental impact, particularly its water consumption, raises concerns as it is used to generate content, including morbid fantasies about tragedies.