'AI-Generated Photo Of Fake Pentagon Explosion Sparks Brief Stock Selloff' - NY Post
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An AI-generated photo of a fake Pentagon explosion circulated on social media, causing brief confusion and a temporary dip in the US stock market. Stocks quickly rebounded after the hoax was debunked.

May 22, 2023 | 4:41 pm
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The fake Pentagon explosion photo caused a brief selloff in the US stock market, impacting the SPY ETF. Stocks quickly rebounded after the hoax was debunked.
The AI-generated photo of a fake Pentagon explosion caused confusion and a temporary dip in the US stock market, which directly impacts the SPY ETF. However, the stocks quickly rebounded after the hoax was debunked, indicating a short-term negative impact on the ETF.
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