AI-generated videos of Ahmedabad plane crash raise alarm, calls for police action grow

After Ahmedabad’s tragic AI171 plane crash, social media was flooded with altered and AI-generated (artificial intelligence) fake videos of the crash, leading to a public outcry.

Videos related to the plane crashes are being indiscriminately circulated on social media. Fake clips and AI-generated videos are being used by some anti-social elements, making it necessary to take action against such elements.

Amid sensitive discussions around those affected by the plane crash, a surge of fabricated videos is being seen on social media. One viral video allegedly shows live footage from inside the ill-fated flight, including passengers screaming and panicking. Upon closer inspection, the video appears to be fake and was likely created using AI.

Similarly, another video shows the only surviving passenger allegedly wandering unlawfully on the Ahmedabad airport runway with a foreign voiceover. Claims were made about their detention. However, senior officers of Ahmedabad and Gujarat Police have confirmed that the video and link are false.

As the investigation into this tragic incident is underway at both national and international levels, there is a strong public sentiment that strict action should be taken against those who misuse social media and spread false content.

Moreover, social media users are advised to report such posts whenever they come across them.