A video circulating widely on social media purportedly shows Bollywood superstar Salman Khan announcing the birth of his niece.
In the viral clip, Salman can be seen holding an infant alongside his sister, allegedly sharing the news of a newborn’s arrival in the family.
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NewsMobile investigated the viral video and found it to be AI-generated and digitally manipulated.
A reverse image search of multiple keyframes from the video, along with relevant keyword searches, yielded no credible reports or evidence suggesting the birth of a newborn in Salman Khan’s family.
NewsMobile could not find any authentic footage, official announcement or credible media report showing Salman Khan with an infant and his sister in the manner depicted in the viral clip.
Furthermore, neither Salman Khan nor any member of his family has shared any such video or announcement on their verified social media accounts.
A frame-by-frame examination of the footage revealed several tell-tale signs of AI manipulation, including unnatural facial features, inaccurate lip-sync, distorted body movements, inconsistent body proportions, and irregular lighting and shadows. The background also appears unusually smooth and lacks the depth and texture typically found in authentic footage.
To further verify the authenticity of the video, NewsMobile analysed it using Hive Moderation, an AI detection tool. The analysis flagged the footage as AI-generated with a high probability, further indicating that the viral clip has been digitally fabricated.
In conclusion, the viral video falsely claims to show Salman Khan announcing the birth of his niece. The footage is AI-generated and digitally manipulated.
