press Dec 16, 2025 · The Sydney Morning Herald
Fake hero, wrong suspect: Misinformation floods social media after Bondi shooting
The Sydney Morning Herald published an article examining misinformation spread on social media following the Bondi shooting incident. Casey Ellis is quoted discussing how AI systems and social platforms can amplify false narratives, including fabricated hero accounts, during crisis events.
Source description — as published
Elon Musk’s chatbot said Edward Crabtree – a fictional 47-year-old IT professional – was the hero who tackled one of the attackers and seized his weapon.