Fake video of Anak Krakatau volcano eruption is spreading on social media
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A fake video spread on social media claiming to document the moment of the eruption of the Anak Krakatau volcano in Indonesia, and analysis using the Hive Moderation tool showed that it was 99.9% generated by artificial intelligence, while the volcano was actually erupting and disrupting studies and air navigation in western Indonesia.
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Why It Matters
The Anak Krakatau volcano in Indonesia erupts repeatedly, and a fake video has spread claiming to document the moment of its eruption using artificial intelligence.
CNN)-- Social media accounts circulated a video clip claiming to show scenes of the moment of the eruption of the Anak Krakatau volcano in Indonesia.
The video was widely popular on various social media platforms, accompanied by comments, some of which said it was "a horrific moment of a volcano erupting in Indonesia at close range."
display The clip, which has received hundreds of thousands of views on various social platforms, shows scenes of what appears to be a volcanic eruption, an eruption of lava, and thick plumes of smoke.
The volcano is located on an uninhabited island, contrary to what was shown in the circulating video, where it appeared that people were standing close to the volcano site, before they fled. The nearest residential community is 16 km away.
The results of examining the video using the Hive Moderation tool, which examines inauthentic content, indicated that it was created by artificial intelligence at a rate of 99.9%.
A review of the account (noticiasymasconhernan) on TikTok, whose name appeared during the video, shows that he used to publish clips, some of which were generated by artificial intelligence.
The circulation of the video coincides with the eruption of the Anak Krakatau volcano, which led to the spread of volcanic ash in several areas in western Indonesia on Sunday, causing the disruption of studies and air traffic.
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AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The fake video will be deleted from social media platforms after verification of its fakeness spreads
Likely · Within days
The noticiasymasconhernan account will continue to publish similar AI-generated content
Possible · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Who is responsible for creating and publishing the fake video?
- What is the purpose of publishing this fake video at this particular time?
- Will social media platforms take action against the noticiasymasconhernan account?
