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Mitch McConnell's Hospital Photo Sparks AI Conspiracy Theories

A photo released of Senator Mitch McConnell from the hospital, intended as proof of life, has instead fueled online conspiracy theories and mockery, with many questioning its authenticity and suggesting it might be AI-generated.

13 Jul, 12:30 — 13 Jul, 17:31
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The IndependentMostly Factual33d ago

Internet latches onto conspiracies over McConnell’s health update questioning if senator’s photo is real

After weeks of growing speculation over the Kentucky senator’s health, he issued a statement Sunday evening in a bid to quell the rumors

By Rhian Lubin

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varietyMostly Factual33d ago

Jimmy Kimmel Mocks Mitch McConnell’s Proof of Life Photo Amid Questions Over Senator’s Health

Jimmy Kimmel is currently on summer break from hosting his ABC late night talk show, but that’s not stopping him from continuing to take aim at the Republican party. Kimmel’s latest target is Sen. Mitch McConnell, who posted a photo of himself on social media as proof of life amid questions over the 84-year-old politician’s […]

By Zack Sharf

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual33d ago

Mitch McConnell issues proof he's alive in a photo from hospital, Internet says release a video to prove photo is not AI-generated

<img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/132366883.cms" />

By TOI World Desk

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tmzMixed33d ago

Mitch McConnell Proof of Life Photo Sparks A.I. Conspiracy Theories

Mitch McConnell's proof of life photo was supposed to silence the internet ... instead, it poured gasoline on the fire ... and lots of folks still aren't buying it. After weeks of wild rumors claiming the longtime Senator was brain-dead, secretly…

By TMZ Staff

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Coverage Timeline

First report: Times of India · 13 Jul, 12:30Full coverage: 4 · 5hWindow: 5h
Times of India13 Jul, 12:30First to report

Mitch McConnell issues proof he's alive in a photo from hospital, Internet says release a video to prove photo is not AI-generated

4h later
tmz13 Jul, 16:00

Mitch McConnell Proof of Life Photo Sparks A.I. Conspiracy Theories

1h later
The Independent13 Jul, 17:28

Internet latches onto conspiracies over McConnell’s health update questioning if senator’s photo is real

variety13 Jul, 17:31Latest update

Jimmy Kimmel Mocks Mitch McConnell’s Proof of Life Photo Amid Questions Over Senator’s Health

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