AI-doctored images of Whitegate fuel protests falsely portray gardaí violence as threats grow

Doctored protest images and false claims have led to harassment, doxxing and threats against gardaí and their families

Gardaí and the main protesters maintained good relationships throughout the East Cork protest.
Picture: Larry Cummins

Images of the Whitegate fuel protests earlier this month were altered to make it appear gardaí were violent towards protesters.

The AI-doctored images were shared widely online, including by international far-right agitators.