The Jimothy Illusion: How a Real Life Raccoon Became the Perfect Subject for Digital Deception The internet has created a whirlwind of attention around Jimothy, the raccoon with short spine syndrome.
This Seattle resident has captured hearts and imaginations worldwide, but it's unclear how to distinguish fact from fiction in an era where AI generated content reigns supreme.
Jimothy, as he was first spotted by marketing specialist Kiana Hall on July 13, is a remarkable creature.