FEMA has reactivated its online rumor response site to counter misinformation about its response to deadly California wildfires. False claims debunked include limits on FEMA assistance to a single payment and concerns that applying for aid grants the government property ownership. The Los Angeles Fire Department has refuted falsehoods, including claims they sought public help to fight fires and a viral video misrepresenting firefighters' use of canvas bags as "women's handbags." Experts warn of challenges AI-generated misinformation poses, such as fake visuals showing the Hollywood sign on fire.
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00:02FEMA has reactivated its online rumor response site to counter misinformation
00:06related to its response to deadly California wildfires.
00:09False claims debunked include limits on FEMA assistance to a single payment
00:13and concerns that applying for aid grants the government ownership of property.
00:17The Los Angeles Fire Department has refuted falsehoods,
00:20including claims they sought public help to fight the fires and a viral video
00:24misrepresenting firefighters' use of canvas bags as women's handbags.
00:29Experts warn of challenges posed by AI-generated misinformation,
00:33such as fake visuals showing the Hollywood sign on fire.
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