UAE detains 10 over fake attack videos on social media

The United Arab Emirates has detained 10 foreigners who allegedly posted footage on social media of missile and drone attacks on the country, The Associated Press reports.

UAE General Prosecutor Hamad Al Shamsi ordered them to remain in detention over accusations of spreading disinformation, some of which included AI-generated videos of purported attacks on UAE landmarks.

He said in a statement that their acts are punishable by imprisonment of at least a year and a fine of at least 100,000 dirhams ($27,230).