Video showing metro accident in Gurugram is AI-generated
In recent times, social media has become a breeding ground for misinformation and fake news. With the spread of misinformation, it has become essential to verify the authenticity of news and videos before sharing them. Recently, a video showing a derailed metro train caused by the caving-in of the rail track was shared on social media, claiming that the incident took place in Gurugram. However, on verification, the PTI Fact Check Desk team found that the video was AI-generated and falsely shared as a real incident.
The video, which was shared on social media, showed a metro train with its coaches derailed and smoke billowing from the site. The video was accompanied by a caption claiming that the incident occurred in Gurugram, and it was shared by multiple social media users. However, upon further investigation, the PTI Fact Check Desk team found that the video was not real but was an AI-generated fake video.
The investigation was carried out by the PTI Fact Check Desk, which is a team of experts dedicated to verifying the authenticity of news and videos. The team analyzed the video and found several inconsistencies that pointed to it being AI-generated. Firstly, the video showed no signs of actual damage or destruction, and the metro train’s coaches were intact, which suggested that the incident was staged. Secondly, the video showed no signs of emergency services or rescue operations, which is unusual for a real metro accident.
The team also conducted a reverse image search of the video and found that it had been shared on social media before, but with different captions and locations. This suggested that the video was not a real incident but was being reused and repurposed to spread misinformation.
The PTI Fact Check Desk team also spoke to experts in the field of AI-generated videos, who confirmed that the video was indeed AI-generated. They explained that AI-generated videos can be created using advanced computer software and hardware, and they can be made to look very realistic.
The incident highlights the need for social media users to be vigilant and verify the authenticity of news and videos before sharing them. It also emphasizes the importance of fact-checking and the role it plays in preventing the spread of misinformation.
In conclusion, the video showing a derailed metro train caused by the caving-in of the rail track, claiming that the incident took place in Gurugram, was found to be AI-generated and falsely shared as a real incident. The PTI Fact Check Desk team’s investigation revealed several inconsistencies that pointed to the video being fake, and experts confirmed that it was indeed AI-generated.
