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AI-generated fake tourist spots lure visitors, spark calls for tighter regulation

乌山时评|“假景真骗”!警惕AI成流量“帮凶”

A commentary in Fuzhou News Network warns that AI-generated images of non-existent scenic spots are being used to deceive tourists and drive social media traffic. The piece cites cases of fabricated 'Shanghai secret paradises' and a photoshopped 'Dalian undersea tunnel,' noting that such posts often mix real landmarks with fake scenes and embed commercial links. It calls for coordinated action by regulators, internet watchdogs, and platforms to remove deceptive content and hold creators accountable.

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The commentary frames the issue as a threat to public trust and the 'clean cyberspace' (清朗网络空间) that authorities are trying to build.

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