WATCH: Goat on electrical line – is it real or AI?
A viral video shows a goat balancing on an electrical wire like a trapeze artist on a tightrope, munching on a patch of grass. It’s left many wondering – is it real or just another AI-generated illusion?
Watching animals go to great lengths to find food or water is nothing new – just think of monkeys casually raiding residential kitchens like they own the place.
A video that has gone viral
with over 100 million views shows an unlikely scenario. A goat performs
a gravity-defying balancing act as it walks across electrical wires. It
appears to lean in mid-air to nibble on a patch of greenery wrapped
around the cables.
Naturally, the video has sparked debate, with many questioning its authenticity. Is it a bizarre real-life moment, or just another AI-generated creation?
As AI continues to evolve, it's becoming increasingly harder to tell the difference between reality and fiction.
Hyper-realistic videos are
flooding our feeds, and while they can be entertaining, they also
contribute to the spread of misinformation, reminding us to pause before believing everything we see online.
Watch the video below – courtesy of TikTok.
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One user claimed it was just another normal day in Brazil – suggesting that’s where the video was filmed – but many others weren’t buying it. They were quick to call it out as AI-generated.
Another Instagram user admitted they almost couldn't tell the video was fake, and that that, in itself, is the worrying part.
It highlights a growing concern: AI-generated content has become so
advanced and seamless that distinguishing between real and simulated is
no longer easy.
As we move deeper into an AI-driven world, the lines between reality and
simulation continue to blur. At times, it really does feel like we’re
inching closer to our own version of 'The Matrix'.
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