Viral Paragliding Video May Be Partly AI-Generated, Experts Say

A 55-year-old paraglider in China reportedly experienced a terrifying "cloud suck" accident, reaching nearly 28,000 feet (8,500 meters) before his support team reported it on Douyin. However, suspicion of AI-generated video footage has been raised by Reuters and a digital security firm, with many news outlets now taking the video down due to concerns about authenticity. Peng Yujian, who tested equipment at 10,000 feet (3,000 meters) before the incident, survived, though technical experts suggest his ordeal could be plausible given meteorological conditions. The controversy highlights growing scrutiny of AI's role in creating realistic video content for news consumption.