Capitec ATM glitch video on socials is fake
AI-generated videos circulating about a "glitch" at an ATM affirms that you cannot believe everything you see on the internet...
A viral video showing an "ATM glitch" in Menlyn, Pretoria, has left people alarmed; however, it is a deepfake video.
The launch of the Sora 2 app, a text-to-video artificial intelligence (AI) tool hosted by OpenAI, has led to an increase in questionable videos being shared online.
At the same time, we've seen videos showcasing the 'Dishwashing Olympics', realistic recreations of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, and the legendary rapper Tupac Shakur, all created using Sora 2.
The videos have received some online criticism, with people expressing concern about how believable they appear. While many are outrageous in their content and aimed at humour, it does open up the question of real versus simulated or fake.
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How do you see if a video is AI-generated?
While AI-generated videos have left many people perplexed, here are some tips on how to distinguish between a legitimate video and one that is AI-generated.
- The new Sora-generated videos display the 'Sora' watermark on the video, which is a firm giveaway that the video is AI-generated. Look for other screen-marked AI tool names in the video.
- Check the poster: If the video were legitimate, then it would be posted by a verified brand account. For example, the 'Dishwashing Olympics' was shared across many meme accounts, rather than the official Olympics platform.
- Check official platforms or reputable news sources, like East Coast Radio, for any updates if you are doubtful about the content. If the video is legitimate, then it would likely appear on news channels.
- Don't share the content without verification, unless you are clear about it being AI.
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