Viral AI-generated kangaroo video sparks confusion and raises concerns over deepfake content
A viral video featuring a kangaroo holding a boarding pass and seemingly waiting to board a plane has captured widespread attention — but the clip is entirely AI-generated, sparking a mix of amusement and surprise among internet users. The original video was posted on Instagram by the account @infiniteunreality, which shares a variety of strange and entertaining AI-created content.
An #AI-generated video, OMG, this kangaroo is sooooo cute!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/Ngx0w1psKO
Other examples from the account include a two-headed baby in a shopping cart, a dolphin sitting in an office chair watching TV, and the cast of Shrek in a hot tub with Donkey vomiting green slime. These unusual clips illustrate the kind of imaginative AI videos the account produces.
As the kangaroo clip spread across social media platforms, many viewers believed it was real, praising its cuteness and humor. One user on X (formerly Twitter) commented on the kangaroo’s “little hands” holding the boarding pass as “the cutest thing” they had seen.
However, the truth was soon uncovered with the help of Grok, X’s built-in AI search engine, which revealed that the video was a sophisticated AI creation rather than genuine footage. This revelation left many users shocked and amused, with some comparing their gullibility to that often attributed to older generations.
Comments ranged from humorous self-deprecations about falling for the video to memes expressing disbelief and panic. Several users reflected on the rapid advancement of AI technology, noting concerns about how difficult it has become to distinguish AI-generated content from reality.
One user observed, “We’ve gotten to a point where people genuinely can’t tell what is AI and what is not,” underscoring the growing challenge posed by deepfake and AI-generated media.
Despite the initial confusion, the viral kangaroo video also served as a reminder of the evolving nature of digital content and the need for critical viewing skills in the age of artificial intelligence.