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Artificial intelligence-created video circulating online depicts a heavy downpour incident

AI-generated video of a cloudburst goes viral on Instagram, verified as such by platform administrators using RunwayML technology.

AI-created cloudburst footage gains viral popularity online
AI-created cloudburst footage gains viral popularity online

Artificial intelligence-created video circulating online depicts a heavy downpour incident

On August 5, 2025, an intriguing video of a cloudburst was uploaded on Instagram by the account 'kandha_odysseys_vines'. The video quickly gained virality, sparking discussions about its authenticity.

However, it has now been confirmed that the video is not real. AI-detecting tools like Hive were used to verify the video's authenticity, and it was found to be 99.6% AI-generated.

The video was indeed created using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and VFX, as mentioned in the video description on the Instagram page. The original video was created using RunwayML, a popular AI tool, as confirmed by the administrator of the Instagram page.

The video shows a person suddenly appearing and disappearing, which is a common occurrence in AI-generated visuals. Such glitches are part of the evolving process of AI-generated content, as it continues to improve and mimic real-world scenarios.

Despite the initial claims suggesting that the video shows real footage of a cloudburst, this has been proven to be false. The video does not show real footage but is artificially created.

This incident serves as a reminder of the growing capabilities of AI and the need for tools to verify the authenticity of content in the digital age. As AI continues to advance, it is expected that such tools will become increasingly important in maintaining the integrity of online information.

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