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12-06-2025
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Artificial intelligence is getting tougher to spot in Kentucky: Media studies expert helps tell the difference
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Artificial intelligence continues to evolve rapidly, especially in the media space. While it may have been easier to spot AI-generated material in recent years, it's getting harder. 'The danger comes when we don't believe anything, when we go from skepticism to cynicism. And that's the real danger of AI,' Al Tompkins from the Poynter Institute for Media Studies told FOX 56 News. It's a technology that's evolved a lot in a short amount of time and begs the question, can we always believe what is seen? Search underway in Lexington for man accused of trafficking cocaine, fentanyl, marijuana 'All of those old, reliable detections. Like they've got too many fingers, or their eyes look weird or something, the depth of field in the photograph doesn't make sense. All of those are starting to fall by the wayside,' Tompkins said. 'Ask yourself, where did this come from? How did this start? Who's behind it? And the second thing I would say to you is, remember that disinformation mostly turns on emotion.' Tompkins has spent his career teaching journalists how to dig a little deeper and avoid being tricked when something appears real online. And there's a lot online that can easily trigger a firestorm of comments and shares, sometimes by design. 'We saw this, for example, with the California wildfires; we've certainly have seen it with the protests out in California, that sometimes we see images that align with what's actually going on but the images might be from some other place, or they might not be real at all,' Tompkins said, pointing out it's a lot easier to create deceptive material during breaking news situations or during conflicts like the Russia/Ukraine war and Israeli/Palestinian conflict. Tompkins noted that when you have high emotions, judgment is running low. Some readers might remember an AI-generated image of a young girl that went viral during Hurricane Helene last October; she's not real, but at first glance, it's easy to assume she is. Late last month, Google unveiled an update to its generative video model, Veo 3. The technology can now create short, high-quality videos with natural sounds that are entirely artificial. 'I think it's far more useful to educate people about how to use internet capacity, how to use artificial intelligence capacity. Education is the elixir for a lot of this. Not so much legislation,' Tompkins said, adding it's especially important for less tech-savvy generations to keep up. He said that artificial intelligence detector technology has been mostly able to keep up, but especially with audio and video, it's not quite foolproof. Funeral arrangements released for former Kentucky Rep. Charles Miller Artificial intelligence is getting tougher to spot in Kentucky: Media studies expert helps tell the difference Lexington man who escaped Lee County jail by imitating brother arrested And keep in mind there's the extreme possibility that something that appears to be AI-generated at first actually is real. 'There are extraordinary things that occur that just don't seem possible. You know, if we saw that video of the Hindenburg blowing up, I don't think any of us would believe it until we had some eyewitnesses that were truly believable,' he said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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11-06-2025
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FOX 56 News to explore Somerset in Home Town Summer Series
SOMERSET, Ky. (FOX 56) — Summer is here, and FOX 56 News is hitting the road to tour towns across the Bluegrass State. For the first stop, the FOX 56 morning team is headed to Somerset on Friday, June 13, to explore the Car Cruise Capital of Kentucky. Watch FOX 56 News from 5–9 a.m. to learn more about these Somerset gems, events, and updates: FEMA's tornado assistance Deez Spudz food truck The Virginia Cowboy Church Occupational tax Fishing charter Baxter's Coffee Nightmare Gallery Hear from Mayor Keck Lee's Ford Marina Chamber of Commerce SomerSplash Waterpark And more! Read more of the latest Kentucky news Stay tuned for where we'll be visiting next in our Home Town Summer Series. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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08-06-2025
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Search underway on Elkhorn Creek for missing man, 4 rescued after group of tubers pulled underwater by current
FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX 56) — Emergency personnel are searching Elkhorn Creek for a missing man after a group of five tubers were pulled underwater by the current on Saturday. A family member of one of the rescued tubers told FOX 56 News that around 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, they went floating on the creek at Still Waters Campground when the current swept them under a pile of debris. Four people were able to get out of the creek, but one person is reportedly still missing. Search underway on Elkhorn Creek for missing man, 4 rescued after group of tubers pulled underwater by current Live music event hits high note in Lexington neighborhoods Perry County mourns passing of elementary school student: 'Zane deserved more time' A survivor's family member who spoke to FOX 56 crews said a recovery mission began around 3 p.m. on Sunday. FOX 56 has reached out to Frankfort authorities, and more information will be provided when it becomes available. Still Waters Campground staff posted on Facebook around 3 p.m. on Sunday, announcing that the boat launch and kayak ramp would be closed for maintenance purposes until further notice. This is a developing story. Stay with FOX 56 News for updates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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29-05-2025
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Truck clipped by train while crossing Anderson County railroad tracks
ANDERSON COUNTY, Ky. (FOX 56) — Emergency crews responded to a reported crash involving a train and a truck Thursday morning in Anderson County. According to the fire protection district, it happened just before 11:10 a.m. in the Bonds Mill Road area. Police find 'no evidence of human trafficking' at Louisa motel after viral post Salmonella outbreak: More salads, trays with cucumbers sold at Kentucky Kroger stores recalled Missing Kentucky mother, 2 kids found, police say Officials told FOX 56 News that the crash was minor, and no injuries were reported. The truck was clipped by a train while trying to cross the tracks. Emergency crews are urging commuters to exercise caution in the area. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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29-05-2025
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Missing Kentucky mother, 2 kids found, police say
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Police in Covington informed the community that a Kentucky mother and two children were found on Thursday. Just after 11 a.m. on Thursday, the department posted on Facebook that Brittany Becker, 29, and her kids Zeke and Aiden had last been seen on Wednesday, May 28. See the latest coverage of people missing in Kentucky Report a missing person(s) to FOX 56 News Authorities said they were last seen in a black 2017 Chevrolet Cruze with a Kentucky license plate that reads '036-WVE,' which was 'possibly' seen in Lexington. Anyone who may have information that could help find Brittany and her kids was asked to call 911 or submit a tip to the Covington Police Department at (859) 292-2234. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
