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BBC examines viral clips of extreme weather; AI-generated fake videos proliferate in China

Source: BBC - Technology05/08/2026, 19:00
The BBC examined viral videos of severe weather events circulating in China and discovered that artificially-created video content is spreading at speed, generating real-world harm. The Chinese government has committed to combating misinformation, but distinguishing authentic footage from AI-produced content is becoming increasingly difficult, according to reporting by BBC correspondent Stephen McDonell.
BBC examines viral clips of extreme weather; AI-generated fake videos proliferate in China — lupAI