A video circulating widely on social media purportedly shows Bollywood actor Salman Khan addressing his fans and making certain statements. The clip has been shared with claims that it features an authentic address by the actor.
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NewsMobile fact-checked the viral video and found that it is AI-generated and digitally manipulated.
A reverse image search of multiple keyframes, followed by relevant keyword searches, did not yield any credible evidence to establish the authenticity of the video. NewsMobile found no original footage, official social media posts or credible media reports corroborating the statements attributed to Salman Khan in the viral clip.
The actor has also not shared the video on any of his verified social media accounts.
Further, a frame-by-frame examination of the footage revealed several inconsistencies pointing towards AI manipulation. These include unnatural facial features, inaccurate lip-sync, distorted body movements, inconsistent body proportions and irregular lighting and shadows. The background also appears unusually smooth, lacking the depth and texture generally found in authentic video footage.
To further establish the video’s authenticity, NewsMobile analysed it using Hive Moderation, an AI detection tool. The analysis flagged the footage as AI-generated with a high probability, further reinforcing the findings of the investigation.
In conclusion, the viral video purportedly showing Salman Khan addressing his fans is AI-generated and digitally manipulated. The clip is not authentic.
