Nigerian X user apologises for circulating fabricated Itel explosion image
A Nigerian user on X has apologised for creating and sharing an artificial-intelligence-generated image that falsely suggested an Itel Power Tank had exploded. The source material does not identify the user, explain why the image was made or indicate whether Itel issued a response to the claim.
A Nigerian user on X has apologised for creating and circulating a fabricated image that claimed an Itel Power Tank had exploded, according to Punch Nigeria. The image was generated using artificial intelligence, the report said. It was then shared online in a way that presented the alleged explosion as if it were a genuine event.
The source material does not identify the user by name or provide details about where or when the image was first posted. It also does not say whether the image was accompanied by a written claim, how widely it circulated or how long it remained online. The user’s apology followed the circulation of the image.
No further details are provided about the wording of the apology or whether the post was deleted. The available report does not include a response from Itel, information about an actual Power Tank incident or any indication that an explosion occurred. The account described by Punch Nigeria concerns a false image rather than a confirmed product accident.
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