FACT FOCUS: Images of NYC mayor with Jeffrey Epstein are AI-generated. Here’s how we know

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by By MELISSA GOLDINFebruary 3, 2026 at 01:23 AM

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AI-generated images falsely depicting New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his mother, filmmaker Mira Nair, with Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and other prominent figures circulated widely on social media. The images originated from a parody X account after the Justice Department released new Epstein files. The AI-generated photos include watermarks identifying them as such and contain inconsistencies. Google's Gemini app detected SynthID, a digital watermarking tool, confirming the images were created or altered using Google's AI models. The X account that initially posted the images describes itself as an AI-powered meme engine. None of Epstein’s victims have publicly accused Clinton, Gates or Bezos of being involved in his crimes.

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