AI or real? BBC analyses viral China disaster videos

The BBC has analysed viral videos depicting disasters in China to determine if they are real or AI-generated. As weather events grow more extreme, fake footage is being shared rapidly across online platforms. This trend is not merely digital, as the dissemination of these fabricated videos is causing genuine real-world problems within China. The analysis highlights the increasing difficulty in distinguishing authentic disaster footage from sophisticated AI simulations during periods of environmental crisis.