Artemis II astronauts have sent back amazing photos and videos of the lunar surface, never-before-seen eclipses, earthrises, and earthsets, and AI videos of the moon are also going viral.
Similar to other major news events, AI slop farmers are taking the opportunity to share misleading and fabricated AI videos about the Artemis II mission. And even more obvious examples of fake AI videos rack up millions of views on platforms like X and TikTok.
We’ve seen the same phenomenon occur in other recent news events, from light-hearted viral moments like Punch the Monkey to more serious events like the Iran war.
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AI video models have become much more sophisticated over the past year, and it can be difficult to separate fiction from reality online. However, if you observe carefully, you can often clearly see that you are watching an AI video. Other times, common sense can be your guide.
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As the world watches Artemis II fly to the moon, some social media users are sharing fantastical AI videos and images depicting rocks and impossible formations rolling across the moon’s surface. Other users describe images of the lunar surface as if they were high-resolution videos taken by the Orion spacecraft. sincerity By its crew.
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9 ways to spot viral AI-generated videos
As always, look for AI artifacts that suggest you’re looking at altered or synthetic content. AI videos tend to consist of very short clips, typically 8-15 seconds long. Finally, these are typically posted by low-privileged accounts with a history of posting AI slop and engagement bait.
Fortunately, the images Orion sent us were breathtaking.
So if you’re looking for a never-before-seen view of the moon or Earth, just bookmark NASA’s image and video library or check out Mashable’s space coverage.
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