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How to identify AI-generated videos

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AI-generated videos are still a relatively nascent modality compared to other AI modalities.

Getting all the details right is a challenge that requires a lot of high quality data.

The key to identifying these videos lies in AI literacy.

There are some things to look out for if you suspect an AI video deepfake.

AI deepfakes are hard to disprove, says MIT researcher Aruna Sankaranarayanan .

You might see unnaturally smooth or warped objects, or a person's size change as they walk around a building, said Lyu.

Text-to-image videos generate videos from text or image prompts that look like they took an entire CGI team with a Disney budget.

AI-generated images circulated on social media in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton .

Farid recommends sites like Snopes and Politifact , which debunk misinformation and disinformation.

If you're suspicious, check other sources to see if they're also sharing it, and if it all looks the same.