A Gaboon viper, which is a real species, was reportedly photographed in a tree in Santa Ana, California. However, the image that caused alarm was generated by artificial intelligence and not an actual photograph of a living snake.
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A.I.-Generated Image of Gaboon Viper Misidentified in California
An image of a Gaboon viper that raised concerns in Santa Ana, California, was found to be artificially generated. The actual species exists, but the specific image was not a real photograph.
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Viper Image That Caused Alarm in California Was A.I.-Generated
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A.I.-Generated Image of Gaboon Viper Misidentified in California