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Mint
3 days ago
- Science
- Mint
Paraglider Peng Yujiang's viral video may not be as terrifying as he claimed; here's how AI may have aided it
Chinese paraglider Peng Yujiang made headlines for surviving a strong cloud vortex and accidentally rising to 8,000 metres. However, a NBC News report has suggested that the terrifying viral video, which may have been generated by artificial intelligence, at least partially. Peng had no oxygen masks and survived extreme cold and high wind speeds. He suffered frostbite and low oxygen levels but had recorded the entire 72-minute flight. 'It was terrifying... Everything was white. I couldn't see any direction. Without the compass, I wouldn't have known which way I was going. I thought I was flying straight, but in reality, I was spinning,' Peng told the Chinese media. According to the initial investigation, the first five seconds of the viral video might be AI-generated. In the viral clip, Peng can be seen gliding at high altitude with his legs dangling, but the footage is reportedly cropped. NBC News said Peng's video was cropped out to omit Doubao AI's logo, suggesting that the ByteDance-owned company's AI tool likely created at least the first five seconds of the viral video. The omitted portion of the viral video was uploaded separately to Facebook on May 25 with the company's watermark. 'It's unclear if the remaining footage of Peng gliding through the sky, which differs from the first five seconds, is authentic or not,' the news outlet said. GetReal Labs, an AI-verification company, corroborated the claims, stating that the analysis of the footage yielded proof of AI use. 'We were able to extract a few frames and analyse them using our Inspect platform, and our models confirm that the images are synthetic,' said GetReal Labs. It also said that several other elements in the video differed from the rest of the footage. News agency Reuters, which distributed the clip without the AI logo, has since removed the video. Other news outlets have also removed their versions of the video. 'We have reason to believe this is an AI-generated video and are currently working on killing this footage,' Reuters said. The Chinese paraglider has now been banned from flying for six months. Authorities in Gansu punished him for not submitting a flight plan and banned his companion, Gu Zhimin, for sharing the video online without permission. Peng Yujiang's flight was not officially approved. He, nevertheless, claimed he was doing ground paragliding training when strong winds lifted him up. The Gansu Aero Sports Association called it an accident, not illegal flying. Still, according to Sixth Tone, it suspended him from flying for six months.
News18
3 days ago
- Science
- News18
Chinese Paraglider's Accidental 8,000m Feat Video AI-Generated? Check Details
Last Updated: The video clip contained no logo, but a portion of it uploaded to Facebook on May 25 had a Doubao AI watermark, indicating it was likely generated using Doubao AI's tool. A viral video claiming to show a Chinese paraglider's accidental ascent to over 8,000 meters has been found to be generated by artificial intelligence, at least partially, according to a report in NBC News. The paraglider, Peng Yujiang, 55, had reportedly claimed to have been lifted from 3,000 meters, but the unexpected conditions carried him nearly 5,000 metres higher. Peng Yujiang allegedly withstood temperatures of around -40°C and critically low oxygen levels, overcoming hypoxia and severe frostbite while remaining conscious, and safely landed back on the ground. However, the investigation reveals that the first five seconds of the video might be AI-generated. In the clip, Peng can be seen gliding at high altitude with his legs dangling, but the footage is seemingly cropped. The video clip contained no logo, but a portion of it uploaded to Facebook on May 25 had a Doubao AI watermark, indicating it was likely generated using ByteDance-owned Doubao AI's tool. advetisement 'It's unclear if the remaining footage of Peng gliding through the sky, which differs from the first five seconds, is authentic or not," the publication stated. AI-verification firm GetReal Labs analysed the footage and found evidence supporting the claim that AI was used to create it. 'We were able to extract a few frames and analyse them using our Inspect platform, and our models confirm that the images are synthetic," said GetReal Labs, adding that several other elements in the video differed from the rest of the footage. Meanwhile, news agency Reuters, which distributed the clip without the AI logo, has taken down the video. Other news outlets have also removed their versions of the video. 'We have reason to believe this is an AI-generated video and are currently working on killing this footage," Reuters said. Peng was testing used paragliding gear when the incident supposedly occurred. The video clip quickly went viral, with users praising Peng for remaining calm under extreme conditions. 'I had just bought a second-hand paragliding harness and wanted to test it, so I was conducting ground parachute shaking. After a while, the wind suddenly picked up and lifted me into the air. I tried to land as soon as possible, but I failed," Peng told the Chinese media. Peng and his friend, who posted the video, were banned from paragliding for six months for violating safety rules and flying without authorisation. Location : China First Published: June 01, 2025, 10:01 IST
NDTV
4 days ago
- Science
- NDTV
Viral Video Of Chinese Paraglider's Accidental 8,000-Metre Flight Might Be AI-Generated
A viral video of a Chinese paraglider accidentally being propelled more than 8,000 metres high by an updraft has been found to be generated by artificial intelligence, at least partially, according to a report in NBC News. 55-year-old Peng Yujiang claimed that he was paragliding at approximately 3,000 metres, but the unexpected conditions carried him nearly 5,000 metres higher. He endured temperatures around -40 degrees Celsius and dangerously low oxygen levels. Despite experiencing hypoxia and severe frostbite, Mr Peng managed to remain conscious and safely navigated back to the ground. However, the investigation reveals that the first five seconds of the video might be AI-generated. In the clip, Mr Peng can be seen gliding at high altitude with his legs dangling, but the footage is seemingly cropped. The crop omitted a logo belonging to Doubao AI, suggesting it was likely created by the ByteDance-owned company's AI tool. The same portion of the video was uploaded separately to Facebook on May 25 with the company's watermark. "It's unclear if the remaining footage of Peng gliding through the sky which differs from the first five seconds is authentic or not," the publication stated. GetReal Labs, an AI-verification company, corroborated the claims, stating that the analysis of the footage yielded proof of AI use. "We were able to extract a few frames and analyze them using our Inspect platform, and our models confirm that the images are synthetic," said GetReal Labs, adding that several other elements in the video differed from the rest of the footage. News agency Reuters, which distributed the clip without the AI logo has taken down the video. Other news outlet have also removed their versions of the video. "We have reason to believe this is an AI-generated video and are currently working on killing this footage," Reuters said. Peng banned Notably, Mr Peng was testing secondhand paragliding equipment when the alleged incident took place. The video clip instantly went viral on social media with users lauding him for keeping calm. "I had just bought a second-hand paragliding harness and wanted to test it, so I was conducting ground parachute shaking. After a while, the wind suddenly picked up and lifted me into the air. I tried to land as soon as possible, but I failed," Mr Peng told the Chinese media. Mr Peng and his friend, who posted the video, received six-month bans from paragliding activities due to unauthorised flight and safety violations.
Economic Times
25-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Music labels seek new track as streaming hits paywall
Indian music labels are experiencing slower revenue growth. This is due to changes in the audio streaming market. Several platforms like Resso and Hungama have closed. Others such as Gaana are now subscription-based. Saregama's revenue remained flat. Zee Entertainment also saw growth slow down. The industry expects stabilization and renewed growth soon. These shifts impact the music business significantly. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads India's music labels are facing a slowdown in revenue growth as the country's audio streaming ecosystem is undergoing a structural shift, according to industry the shutdown of several streaming platforms and others moving behind paywalls, the ad-supported model has come under pressure, creating short-term disruptions across the industry, they said."There has been a lot of short-term pain over the past few quarters, with multiple services shutting down-first Resso, then Hungama and Wynk Music, and now Gaana moving behind a paywall," Vikram Mehra, managing director of Saregama , said on an earnings has led to a halt in revenue from free services, he said, adding, "But in the long run, it's a very healthy sign for the industry's growth."Saregama reported flat revenue in its music licensing and artist management segment for the March quarter at ₹171 crore, unchanged from a year earlier. The company attributed the stagnation in part to the shutdown of Wynk Music in December Somani, head of strategy, M&A and business development at Zee Entertainment , highlighted the impact on Zee's music business. "We have seen growth tapering to single digits, mainly because some of the homegrown streaming platforms have shut down or slowed down. But if you strip them out and look at a like-to-like basis on other platforms, the growth is pretty satisfactory. We expect things to stabilise this year and growth to pick up again," he Zee Entertainment doesn't disclose music revenue separately, the company earns more than ₹400 crore annually from the segment, according to industry the past 18 months, three audio streaming services-Wynk Music, Hungama and ByteDance-owned Resso-have shut down. Others, such as Spotify, Gaana and JioSaavn, have pivoted to subscription-based models from largely ad-supported ones.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Music labels seek new track as streaming hits paywall
India's music labels are facing a slowdown in revenue growth as the country's audio streaming ecosystem is undergoing a structural shift, according to industry executives. With the shutdown of several streaming platforms and others moving behind paywalls, the ad-supported model has come under pressure, creating short-term disruptions across the industry, they said. "There has been a lot of short-term pain over the past few quarters, with multiple services shutting down-first Resso, then Hungama and Wynk Music, and now Gaana moving behind a paywall," Vikram Mehra, managing director of Saregama , said on an earnings call. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Kannur: Beautiful New Senior Apartments with Two Bedrooms Senior Apartments | Search Ads Search Now This has led to a halt in revenue from free services, he said, adding, "But in the long run, it's a very healthy sign for the industry's growth." Saregama reported flat revenue in its music licensing and artist management segment for the March quarter at ₹171 crore, unchanged from a year earlier. The company attributed the stagnation in part to the shutdown of Wynk Music in December 2024. Live Events Vikas Somani, head of strategy, M&A and business development at Zee Entertainment , highlighted the impact on Zee's music business. "We have seen growth tapering to single digits, mainly because some of the homegrown streaming platforms have shut down or slowed down. But if you strip them out and look at a like-to-like basis on other platforms, the growth is pretty satisfactory. We expect things to stabilise this year and growth to pick up again," he said. While Zee Entertainment doesn't disclose music revenue separately, the company earns more than ₹400 crore annually from the segment, according to industry estimates. Over the past 18 months, three audio streaming services-Wynk Music, Hungama and ByteDance-owned Resso-have shut down. Others, such as Spotify, Gaana and JioSaavn, have pivoted to subscription-based models from largely ad-supported ones.
