AI Video of Fake Miami Disaster Hits 700M Views on Instagram
A recent AI-generated clip showcasing a tiny Miami overwhelmed by a giant wave has captured attention on Instagram, racking up almost 700 million views within 48 hours. The creator, using the handle "wonderfulworldai," initially portrayed the video as a genuine creation, highlighting the effort behind it before disclosing its AI origins. Jeremy Carrasco, an expert in synthetic media, criticized Instagram’s algorithm for favoring this misleading content over authentic videos, including those from creators like MrBeast. Adam Mosseri, the head of the platform, expressed a preference for labeling AI-generated material rather than imposing restrictions. Meta is actively investing in AI technologies.
Key facts
- AI video of miniature Miami disaster viewed 700 million times in two days.
- Posted by Instagram account 'wonderfulworldai'.
- Video is an ad for AI company Higgsfield.
- Caption initially misleads viewers into thinking it's real.
- Small 'AI info' label appears and disappears on the video.
- Jeremy Carrasco questions Instagram's algorithm for rewarding deceptive content.
- Video has more views than any real behind-the-scenes video or MrBeast reel.
- Instagram Head Adam Mosseri opposes filtering AI content, prefers labeling.
- Meta published ad using David Bowie's 'Five Years' song.
Entities
Artists
- Jeremy Carrasco
- Adam Mosseri
- David Bowie
Institutions
- Meta
- Higgsfield
- PetaPixel
- Lenny's Podcast
Locations
- Miami