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Ohio zoo: Photo of escaped lions was AI-generated
10 (UPI) -- The Akron Zoo in Ohio said reports of escaped African lions on the loose in the city are the result of "inaccurate information" and a "false AI image" circulating online.
The zoo said on social media that all four of its lions are safe inside their habitat. "There has recently been inaccurate information about the Akron Zoo's African lions escaping earlier this week," the post said. "Some statements include a false AI photo of a lion in Akron."
The image in question circulated quickly on social media and appeared to depict two African lions next to a trash can in Akron. The zoo reminded local residents that it conducted a variety of safety drills with local police and firefighters last Wednesday. "The Akron Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)," officials wrote. "As part of our accreditation requirements, we conduct a minimum of four safety drills a year.
