PremiumTeddy Rosenbluth and Steven Lee MyersNew York Times·13 May, 2026 08:49 PM5 mins to readPassengers from the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius arrive at Eindhoven Airport in the Netherlands on May 12, 2026, after being evacuated from the Canary Islands. Photo / Getty ImagesExperts say AI tools have made it even easier for influencers and others to spread misinformation online.Influencers and others on social media have seized on the hantavirus outbreak to revive disinformation that sowed distrust during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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