BBC analyses viral China disaster videos amid concerns over fake weather footage
The BBC is investigating viral videos from China that may be artificially generated or manipulated, as extreme weather events prompt the rapid spread of fake footage online. The proliferation of these deepfakes and fabricated disaster videos is creating tangible problems for Chinese communities, from misinformation spread to potential panic and resource misallocation.
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AI or real? BBC analyses viral China disaster videos
The BBC is investigating viral videos from China that may be artificially generated or manipulated, as extreme weather events prompt the rapid spread of fake footage online. The proliferation of these deepfakes and fabricated disaster videos is creating tangible problems for Chinese communities, from misinformation spread to potential panic and resource misallocation.
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