As weather events become more extreme, fake videos are being shared rapidly online, and it’s causing real world problems in China.
AI or real? BBC analyses viral China disaster videos
As extreme weather events unfold, fabricated videos are spreading quickly across online platforms, and the surge is creating existing satellite‑related issues in China.
Officials have pledged to crack down on the misinformation, but, as BBC China correspondent Stephen McDonell explains, distinguishing AI‑generated material from genuine footage is becoming progressively more difficult.