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Claimant: Social Media
Claim: An image authentically shows Alex Pretti assisting two disabled veterans during therapy.
Rating: FALSE
Explanation: The image circulating online was generated using artificial intelligence. It contains multiple visual inconsistencies, including an incorrect U.S. flag design, as well as a digital watermark detectable by Google’s SynthID tool, indicating AI manipulation. The photo is not authentic.
Date: 01/31/2026
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Last Updated on January 31, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check