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Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The viral emotional support kangaroo is an AI creation
You might've seen those viral images and videos of the emotional support kangaroo in an airport. Hopefully, you at least wondered if the video was AI-generated. Or maybe you were fooled by a quick scroll. We're here to tell that, yes, the viral emotional support kangaroo was indeed AI-generated. Here is the video in question. How do we know it's AI? First, it's probably best to sit back and consider the video's content. A non-domesticated creature is acting as a service animal, calmly holding a boarding pass in its hands and staring at the camera like Jim Halpert from The Office. Brother, that is not real. Second, the original was posted to the Instagram account @InfiniteUnreality, which posts AI-generated and VFX content. That didn't stop the video from being spread all across the internet. Most notably, it was posted by the X account @DramaAlert, where it has racked up 73 million views. The responses online were a mix of people joyfully reposting, wondering what was going on at that airport, and lots of jokes. To be fair, a number of people also pointed out that the video was AI-generated. Community Notes on X eventually noted that it was AI-generated as well. Needless to say, to those who were duped, AI-generated video is getting much better, even if the scenario itself — an emotional support kangaroo — was hard to believe. So, as always in the age of AI, be careful out there for fakes.
Forbes
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘Emotional Support Kangaroo' Video Goes Viral—But It's Completely Fake
The viral "emotional support kangaroo" posted by Infinite Unreality Infinite Unreality/Instagram You might have seen an unusual sight on your social media timeline lately—a clip of a woman trying to board a plane with her 'emotional support kangaroo,' arguing passionately with a stewardess. The clip ends with the camera zooming into the kangaroo's face, sparking questions. Who gave it an airplane ticket? Why isn't it eating the ticket? Are emotional support kangaroos a thing now? Of course, the video is fake—in fact, it's completely AI-generated. The kangaroo clip was originally posted on Instagram by a visual effects artist known as 'Infinite Unreality.' This account regularly posts surreal AI-generated videos, most of them featuring Infinite Unreality's logo, the infinity symbol, which can also be spotted in the kangaroo clip. If there is a niche for AI-generated art, perhaps it makes sense to lean into the uncanny and unsettling, as this plays to the strengths of the technology. In the case of the emotional support kangaroo, the video proved just weird enough to gain attention, but not weird enough to be immediately flagged as AI. After being posted on Instagram, the clip was reposted by DramaAlert to X (Twitter), where it was viewed more than 58 million times, according to X's metrics. Many internet users assumed the clip was real, and it's not hard to see why. After all, the internet is constantly collecting the weirdest moments of the real world, and people are especially weird when it comes to their pets. Several users turned the close-up of the cute, confused-looking kangaroo into a meme, seemingly without noticing that the animal was fully AI-generated. Without inspecting too closely, the video seems like just another strange crumb of content on the timeline. If one ignores the fact that the kangaroo is holding a little plane ticket, it's not a particularly uncanny clip. The fact that videos on X are automatically muted helped launch this particular clip into virality, as the sound quickly exposes the artifice—the two women in the clip are speaking in a nonsensical language. This appears to be intentional on the part of the video's creator, as today's video-generating tools are capable of generating decent audio that roughly matches the visual output. What's really striking about the AI-generated emotional support kangaroo is how easily it slips into the ambient noise of the internet, just another one of those silly stories we all constantly see on our timelines. Previously, I wrote about how Google's new video-generating tool, Veo 3, had attained photorealism, measured by the ability to generate a convincing clip of Will Smith eating spaghetti. It used to be fairly easy to spot AI-generated content, and if you look carefully, many of the clues are still there. The more Veo 3 clips one encounters, the easier it is to see the uncanny movements and oddities. Overall, however, the clues have greatly diminished, and in some of the clips, they just aren't there at all. A boundary has been crossed, and the ability to generate a short video clip that is indistinguishable from real footage is now possible. Just like how the viral, AI-generated Balenciaga Pope ushered in a new era of AI-generated imagery that now swamps the internet, the emotional support kangaroo is the first viral video created by AI. It's hard to predict where things go from here—issues such as disinformation, non-consensual pornography and scams are almost certainly going to get much worse—but there's no way to tell how social media will be altered by the ability to create convincing footage from nothing. The internet is surely going to become stranger, even more detached from reality than it already is—the emotional support kangaroo is just the beginning.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
'Felt like a bomb went off': Massive explosion rocks Palm Springs, one reported dead
(Source: X) A powerful explosion shook the Californian city of Palm Springs on Saturday morning, killing one person and triggering a major response from police, firefighters and federal investigators. The blast occurred just before 11 am local time near the junction of North Indian Canyon Drive and East Tachevah Drive. Officials have urged residents to avoid the area as emergency crews work at the scene. The city confirmed the explosion in a Facebook post, stating that police and fire crews were responding and that the situation remained active. 'Palm Springs Police and Fire are currently on scene and request that residents stay away from the area so that emergency crews can work the incident,' the post read. A law enforcement source told NBC News that one person had died in the explosion. No further injuries were immediately reported, and the identity of the deceased has not yet been released. — DramaAlert (@DramaAlert) The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has deployed investigators to assist with the inquiry. 'They are on their way to help assess what happened,' said ATF spokesperson Nicole Lozano. The explosion occurred at the American Reproductive Centers fertility clinic. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Dr Maher Abdallah, who runs the facility, told The Associated Press that none of his staff were hurt. 'I really have no clue what happened,' he said. 'Thank God today happened to be a day that we have no patients.' While the clinic's consultation rooms were damaged, the IVF lab and its stored embryos remained intact. Resident Nima Tabrizi was nearby at a cannabis dispensary when he felt the blast. 'The building just shook, and we go outside and there's massive cloud smoke,' he said. 'Crazy explosion. It felt like a bomb went off..... We went up to the scene, and we saw human remains.' Images shared on social media showed debris strewn across the street in front of multiple businesses, with people reporting they could feel the blast across parts of the city. Palm Springs is a popular desert destination east of Los Angeles known for its luxury resorts and celebrity history.
Express Tribune
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
DJ Akademiks says Halle Bailey is ‘losing narrative' in DDG abuse case
DJ Akademiks has entered the conversation surrounding Halle Bailey's domestic violence allegations against rapper DDG, offering a controversial take on the unfolding situation. During a livestream, the media personality appeared to question Bailey's motives, suggesting that some abuse claims arise when one party feels they are "losing the public narrative." 'If they can't win the public narrative, they make the accusations,' Akademiks stated, in response to Bailey recently receiving a restraining order against DDG following a series of reported incidents. The Little Mermaid star claims DDG physically assaulted her, chipping her tooth and bruising her arms during a January altercation. She also alleges multiple incidents of harassment, including destruction of property and unwanted entry into her home. Akademiks speaks on Halle Bailey alleging abuse against DDG. 😲‼️ 'If they can't win the public narrative, they make the accusations' — DramaAlert (@DramaAlert) May 14, 2025 While Halle Bailey has received widespread public support following her legal actions, Akademiks' comments have sparked backlash, with critics calling them dismissive and harmful toward survivors of domestic violence. Others defended his stance, citing the importance of due process and cautioning against trial by public opinion. DDG, who has remained mostly silent on the legal matter, is currently under a restraining order that prevents him from coming within 100 yards of Bailey and from speaking about her or their child during livestreams. As the situation continues to unfold, public figures like Akademiks are influencing the broader discussion about celebrity abuse allegations, media narratives, and the court of public opinion. Whether supportive or critical, such commentary underscores the complex and often polarizing reactions to high-profile domestic violence cases.
Daily Record
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Kanye West says he wishes he had children with Paris Hilton instead of Kim Kardashian
Kanye West has stirred the pot by telling his followers he wishes Paris Hilton was the mother of his children instead of ex-wife Kim Kardashian. The astonishing revelation from the rapper came during a now-deleted Twitch stream. The artist said choosing Paris would have been his preference. The comment has since been branded "disgusting" by fans who watched him make the statement on a newly launched Twitch channel before it was taken down. At 47 years old, Kanye was caught on camera speaking on the phone as he made comparisons between Paris and Kim, referencing how Kim rose to fame while working as Paris's assistant. In his outburst, Kanye exclaimed: "Kim was Paris Hilton's assistant. "I should've had babies with Paris Hilton over Kim Kardashian !" The Gold Digger singer went on: "Could you imagine if I had kids with Paris Hilton? "How many hotels I would have right now? Think about that. The Hilton. The Hilton s***." Kanye shares four children with Kim - North, 11, Saint, nine, Chicago, seven, and Psalm, five. Paris, on her part, is a parent to two children with her husband Carter Reum, reports the Mirror . The fallout from Kanye's tirade was swift with Twitch banning him just ten minutes into his rant, although copies of the video have since resurfaced on platforms like Drama Alert on X . Viewers who came across Kanye's controversial clip were far from pleased with his remarks. One individual commented: "Bro saying he regretted having his own kids." The footage emerged following claims made by Kanye that he hadn't yet seen his son Saint this year – accusations that Kim swiftly rebutted. Despite photos of Kanye and nine year old Saint together in January, the rapper alleged on social media this week that he hadn't spent time with his son in 2025. A source close to Kim stated that Kanye has had ample chances to visit his children but seems to have shown interest only in his oldest daughter, North. The source remarked: "Kanye has been in LA recently for a few months and didn't ask to see the kids aside from North until a week before he was leaving again. Kanye can see the kids anytime he wants. "There are no limitations. Kim also ensures that she doesn't expose them to any unsettling circumstances. She prioritises the protection of her children above everything else." Kanye had previously raved on the platform: "I HAVE TO SUPPRESS THE FACT THAT MY KIDS HAVE BEEN TAKEN FROM ME AND EVERYONE JUST WATCHES. I need a plan to exercise my rights with my kids." The Daily Mail disclosed that he had actually spent time with his kids in January and this month.
