Authorities verify an AI-generated fake post about an official involved in “327 Bitcoins”; the poster, named Ning, admitted and was administratively punished, the content was denied by Guizhou provincial authorities.
The Yiyang County Internet Information Office (Henan Province) has taken action against the act of posting fake articles, and the Guizhou Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision confirmed that the rumor about using a government server to mine 327 Bitcoins is false.
- Fake posts generated using AI, spread on a user's official account.
- The person named Ning admitted the act and was administratively punished according to regulations.
- Guizhou authorities deny reports that Jing used state servers to mine 327 Bitcoins.
Main event
An AI-generated article with a title related to “327 Bitcoin” was posted on the official account of a user named Ning, causing a stir and prompting the authorities to intervene.
The Nghi Duong District Internet Information Office (Ha Nam Province) checked and handled the account and reported the incident to relevant agencies; the article was quickly determined to be false and misleading information about a named official.
Investigation and handling results
Guizhou Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision confirmed that the viral content about using government servers to mine 327 Bitcoins is false; the poster admitted and was administratively punished by the police.
The process includes verifying the source of the information, taking statements from relevant people and applying administrative measures according to current laws to deter the spread of false information. Official denial helps prevent the rumor from spreading further.
“The rumor that Jing Yaping used a government server to mine 327 Bitcoins is false.” Propaganda Department, Guizhou Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision, September 26
Guide to verifying and avoiding fake news
Do not Chia unverified content; check information with official sources, seek confirmation from competent authorities or reputable news sites before spreading.
Some simple steps: check information against official statements, use reverse image searches, look up author/account profiles, and be wary of sensational headlines or unclear sources. AI-generated content detection tools can also help.
Is this news true?
No. Guizhou provincial authorities have denied using government servers to mine 327 Bitcoins; the original article was determined to be AI-generated and false.
Who is the poster and how is he being handled?
User Ning admitted to posting false information and has received administrative penalties as decided by the police.
Which agency announced the conclusion?
Guizhou Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision and relevant units have verified and denied the rumors; Yiyang County Internet Information Office has conducted initial handling.
How to verify similar news?
Visit official statements from authorities, check multiple reputable sources, use reverse image searches, and look for signs of AI-generated articles or lack of credible sources.
