May 16, 2026Single source
Purported AI-generated images link Kosovo mayor Sami Lushtaku to Banjska attack suspect Milan Radoičić
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The Facebook page ZËRI Shqiptar reportedly published AI-generated images purporting to show Sami Lushtaku, mayor of Skenderaj, in a luxury car with Milan Radoičić, accused in connection with the 2023 Banjska attack. They appeared amid a political dispute involving Vetëvendosje officials.
What this means for youImages that look like real photos can now be made by AI and used to smear people during political fights. Before sharing a shocking photo, check whether a reliable news outlet has confirmed it.
Sources
- AI Incident Databasehttps://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1530
Data from the AI Incident Database (incidentdatabase.ai), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). McGregor, S. (2021) Preventing Repeated Real World AI Failures by Cataloging Incidents: The AI Incident Database. IAAI-21.
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