AI or real? BBC analyses viral China disaster videos

AI or real? BBC News is examining a wave of viral disaster videos circulating in China, many suspected to be AI-generated, as extreme weather events fuel a surge of shared footage online. The confusion is causing real-world problems, the broadcaster reports, as viewers struggle to separate authentic disaster footage from fabricated clips.

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