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Claimant: Social Media
Claim: MS NOW broadcast an AI-manipulated photo of Alex Pretti on TV, its website, and YouTube.
Rating: TRUE
Explanation: The network once known as MSNBC aired and published an AI-edited image of Alex Pretti across its platforms. A spokesperson for parent company Versant Media Group confirmed the image was sourced from the internet without awareness that it had been altered. The network itself did not create the manipulated image.
Date: 01/31/2026
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Last Updated on January 31, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check