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Story about Eric Langford, missing Boy Scout, isn't what it seems

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The fictional, AI-powered story originated in YouTube and TikTok videos. Then, users residing in Vietnam promoted the tale in articles with more AI.

The fictional, AI-powered story originated in YouTube and TikTok videos. Then, users residing in Vietnam promoted the tale in articles with more AI.

1 day ago·United States

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Snopes broke the news in United States 1 day ago on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.

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