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Recently, a photo of rice drying in the yard being "blown up like popcorn" was posted on social media and attracted a large number of interactions within just a few hours, leading to many comments expressing worry and fear about the current heatwave.

Shortly afterward, the uploader admitted that the image was created using artificial intelligence (AI). This story once again raises concerns about the increasing infiltration of AI-generated content into daily life.

Recently, the internet has witnessed a series of similar incidents: from AI-generated images and videos exaggerating the damage caused by the floods in Central Vietnam at the end of 2025, to an AI-generated image depicting a man fainting at a gas station in April of this year amidst fluctuating fuel prices, or AI-generated images of two victims in a car fire in Da Nang in early May. Worryingly, many social media users quickly shared these images before questioning their authenticity, with some instances reaching hundreds of thousands of shares, creating favorable conditions for the spread of fake information designed to attract views.

Currently, AI tools have gradually become commonplace and accessible; even users without technical skills can create sophisticated images and videos with just a few commands. At the same time, the algorithms of social media platforms have long been optimized to retain users, who favor content that evokes strong emotions, curiosity, or outrage. This synergy causes sensational news to appear more frequently on the homepage, attracting more attention and leading to shares even before verification.

In the digital age, controlling information is not only the responsibility of authorities, but each social media user needs to be self-aware and develop the necessary reflexes when monitoring and receiving the vast amount of information online. Caution and vigilance, the awareness of each individual, will contribute to reducing the proliferation of fake news on the internet. Verifying content before deciding to share it, therefore, has become more important than ever.

LAN VY

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/dung-mot-nhip-truc-khi-chia-se-post855342.html