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AI-Generated Video of Cat on Plane Wing Takes Off, Debunked

Is this cat really flying? No, but AI is. Learn how this viral video showcases the power and pitfalls of AI-generated content.

In this black and white there is a cat looking to the camera, behind this cat, there is another cat...
In this black and white there is a cat looking to the camera, behind this cat, there is another cat on the wall.

AI-Generated Video of Cat on Plane Wing Takes Off, Debunked

A viral video of a cat seemingly sitting on the wing of an aeroplane during take-off has sparked debate and confusion. The video, which surfaced around mid-May 2024, has been confirmed to be AI-generated with a 99.9% likelihood by detection tools like ChatGPT and AI Detector.

The video, dubbed the 'Cat on a Plane Gasket' video, was shared widely on social media shortly after Google's presentation of Veo, a video-generating AI developed by DeepMind. Veo was officially unveiled on 14th May 2024 and is capable of creating highly realistic video scenes. The cat video is believed to have been intentionally shared as a demonstration of Deepfake potential, although it's unclear if it was an official demo or a community-created example. No credible media reports exist of a real incident involving a cat on an aeroplane wing during take-off, such as the verified case of a Ryanair flight delayed due to a cat hiding inside the aircraft before take-off.

The AI-generated cat video, which bears a watermark reading 'Veo', has been confirmed as not depicting a real incident. It serves as a striking example of the impressive yet potentially misleading capabilities of AI-generated videos. As these technologies advance, it's crucial for the public and media to remain vigilant and verify information using tools like ChatGPT and AI Detector.

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