"An AI-manipulated photo of two pandas showing same-sex behavior has led to two Chinese men being detained by local authorities. The 29-year-old and 33-year-old were arrested for "maliciously" associating queerness with certain Chinese cities, according to The Washington Post. The men allegedly shared the AI-manipulated image of pandas at the "panda capital" of Chengdu, which is in the country's southwest region."
"Authorities suspended the two men's social media accounts for allegedly spreading misinformation in the guise of real news. The AI-altered photo posted on social media featured a made-up headline along with the image of the male pandas mating. "Chengdu: Two male Sichuan giant pandas successfully mate for the first time without human intervention," the photo's caption reads, according to the ."
Two men were detained after sharing an AI-manipulated image that depicted two male Sichuan pandas mating and linked queerness to Chengdu. Authorities suspended their social media accounts and accused them of spreading misinformation and maliciously associating homosexuality with certain cities. Officials flagged a fabricated headline claiming pandas mated without human intervention. Local experts note that few AI-generated posts are criminalized, but these arrests align with a broader, longstanding crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights that has targeted writers, content creators, and online communities. Recent measures include suspension of ShanghaiPride, deletion of WeChat LGBTQ+ accounts, and removal of gay dating apps from app stores.
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