Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=OCDFUJ6bFiC Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Were the exploding trees AI? winter minnesota extremeweather nature weather [pbDuUDgXxtv] Health Updated on August 08, 2026 EDT — Published on August 08, 2026 EDT The Midwest is snapping out of an extreme cold spell where temperatures were consistently -10 to -20 degrees Fahrenheit. The rumor of exploding trees spread worldwide, centering especially on Minnesota. A combination of AI videos and misleading sources overrode the responsible local news coverage from these upper midwest states. Follow for more AI vs Real video spotting and media literacy tips! LeYF6GaXkCs qTFzbIr6MuP AC8WrJImABO syvIPMVcS3S 2XI7X33bxiF DhZqlXhRt96
The Midwest is snapping out of an extreme cold spell where temperatures were consistently -10 to -20 degrees Fahrenheit. The rumor of exploding trees spread worldwide, centering especially on Minnesota. A combination of AI videos and misleading sources overrode the responsible local news coverage from these upper midwest states. Follow for more AI vs Real video spotting and media literacy tips! LeYF6GaXkCs qTFzbIr6MuP AC8WrJImABO syvIPMVcS3S 2XI7X33bxiF DhZqlXhRt96