#FactCheck- Viral ‘Army Jump Accident’ Video Is AI-Generated
Executive Summary
A video is being widely shared on social media showing a man in an army uniform jumping from a height, losing balance mid-air, and appearing to meet with an accident. The clip is being circulated as a real-life incident. However, a research by the CyberPeace found the claim to be false. The viral video is not real but AI-generated.
Claim
On social media platform Facebook, a user shared the video with a caption suggesting it shows a real accident, warning against risky stunts.
- https://archive.ph/BH6dl#selection-347.0-347.122
- https://www.facebook.com/ashok.yadav.9041083/posts/1593460528549619/
Fact Check
To verify the claim, we conducted a reverse image search using Google Lens but found no credible news reports or official sources mentioning such an incident. A closer look at the video revealed several inconsistencies commonly associated with AI-generated content. For instance, the person appears to disappear momentarily while falling, the head is not clearly visible after impact, and the background audio seems unnatural. We further analyzed the video using AI detection tools. On Hive Moderation, the video showed a 99.2% probability of being AI-generated.
Additionally, analysis using Sightengine indicated a 98% likelihood that the video was synthetically created.
Conclusion
The viral claim is false. The video does not depict a real incident but is an AI-generated clip. It has been shared with a misleading narrative, and there is no evidence to support the claim that it shows an actual accident.
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Executive Summary:
A video featuring Sara Netanyahu, wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is being widely circulated on social media. In the clip, she is seen attending an online meeting and repeatedly closing her eyes. The video is being shared with claims that it is recent and shows her under the influence of drugs. Some posts also suggest that Prime Minister Netanyahu has died. However, research by the CyberPeace found that the claim is misleading. The video is not recent and has been online since 2020.
Claim:
Social media users are sharing the video claiming that Sara Netanyahu appeared intoxicated following the alleged death of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The clip is also being falsely presented as a recent development. An X user, Christopher Montgomery (@Montgsignals), shared the video with the caption suggesting that Netanyahu may have died and that his wife appeared in a drug-influenced state during a recent court hearing via Zoom.
Fact Check:
To verify the claim, we first examined reports regarding the alleged death of Benjamin Netanyahu. There is no credible evidence supporting this claim. In fact, on March 20, Netanyahu himself addressed the media and dismissed such rumours, confirming that he is alive.
We then analyzed the viral video by extracting keyframes and conducting a reverse search. This led us to the same video posted on a Facebook account under the name Roni Schneider Malia on November 4, 2020. The Hebrew caption associated with the post translates to: “Filmed during a psychological conference on Zoom.”
This confirms that the video is old and unrelated to any recent developments.
Conclusion:
The viral claim is misleading. The video of Sara Netanyahu is not recent but has been available online since 2020. It is being falsely linked to baseless claims about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s death
Introduction
On 1 July 2026, the United Nations published their first draft of the Development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) report. The scientists who authored this document are 40 individuals who comprise the Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence , which was formed by the UN General Assembly in 2025 and chaired by Bengio and Ressa.
The report’s key takeaway message relates to the importance of countries establishing frameworks for the appropriate use of AI technologies as a means of preventing the aggravation of social inequality. UN Secretary-General António Guterres pointed out that without such regulation, society will not be able to enjoy the benefits of these technologies. After all, their explosive development is already beginning to have negative consequences.
This report served as key for the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance, which was held in Geneva on 6thJuly, 2026.
What Exactly Does the Report Say?
It is not a rulebook, it doesn't create laws. It is more of a survey to get countries on board before they start treaties regarding AI.
This is seen through how much AI has developed from previous technologies, such as electricity taking decades to be common everywhere while the internet took 15 years to get to a billion users, but chatGPT alone got to 100 million users within 2 months. Today, millions of people use AI chatbots, and AI has helped map out 200 million+ protein structures currently helping us get drugs to market much faster.
The report is also cautious. It talks about an "evidence dilemma" , we need evidence to make good AI rules, but by the time it's collected, it might be too late to control the technology. There are 45+ AI frameworks worldwide, but they're disconnected, and some safety checks are done by the same companies that build the AI, raising doubts about their trustworthiness.
The Big Inequality Problem
This is one of the most eye-opening parts of the report. It says the USA has about 75% of the world's most powerful supercomputers, while China has around 15%, together, 90% of the world's top computing power. Most AI models are also built in these two countries, meaning they stand to gain the most from AI's growth.
Here's the shocking part: nearly two-thirds of people in high-income countries will benefit from AI tools. But in low-income countries, only about 5% will see any real benefit. Just because AI tools exist doesn't mean everyone gets equal access — especially poorer countries that depend on other nations for AI tools, cloud services, and data.
The Language Problem
Another major issue is language. Most AI tools work well in English and a few major languages. But for other languages, these tools are far less reliable, which becomes dangerous in fields like healthcare.
The report provides shocking examples of how AI translation software has been mistakenly conflating smallpox with syphilis and gonorrhoea with diabetes. It also describes how an attempt by a nurse to reassure a patient speaking Tigrinya that she was about to be given "IV antibiotics", had in fact, been translated by the software into "IV insecticides".
Other Serious Concerns
The report also warns about darker uses of AI, like creating sexual abuse material and fake explicit videos (deepfakes), which mostly harm women and children. AI-generated disinformation is being used to manipulate elections, while cybercriminals use AI for fraud and other crimes.
In addition, AI could have negative impacts on individuals struggling with mental health issues and even driving vulnerable populations to commit suicide. Moreover, the global AI infrastructure is estimated to release huge amounts of CO2 that is contributing to environmental damage.
What the Report Recommends
Because most of the power over AI development will be controlled by major corporations and nations, the report charges that the system is likely to lead to "unjust hierarchical control over critical systems."
To fix this, the suggestions include:
- Independent groups, not AI companies themselves, should test AI systems.
- Countries should cooperate to regulate artificial intelligence technologies instead of imposing a policy on a particular state.
- The states should develop the technical and language expertise to participate in the global negotiations on AI governance.
- However, the global AI governance should address developing countries’ needs to upgrade their infrastructures, such as electricity and data, and strike a balance between sustainability and digitalization.
Conclusion
This UN report is an important first step, giving countries real scientific evidence as they move towards binding international agreements on AI. Its biggest takeaway is this: AI itself is neutral — neither good nor bad on its own. What makes it good or bad for the world are the choices made by governments, firms, and societies in regulating it. Without proper control, AI technologies may well make inequality even worse than it already is. The negotiations to come will be critical in determining the future of the technology.
References
- United Nations News, 'AI explained: Why the world needs to act now', 1 July 2026
- Euronews, 'Window to control AI is closing and it could widen inequality, UN experts warn', 2 July 2026
- Irish Examiner, 'Rapid spread of AI may worsen global inequality, UN warns', 1 July 2026
- Reuters, 'UN report sees enormous potential benefits, big risks in AI', 1 July 2026
- Preliminary Report of the Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence, United Nations, July 2026
Executive Summary
A video is going viral on social media claiming that a salon has been opened inside a State Bank of India (SBI) ATM in Bihar. The video is also being used by some users to take political jibes at the central and state governments led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). However, the CyberPeace Research Wing’s research has found that this claim is misleading. The location shown in the viral video was earlier an SBI ATM, which had been shut down around six months ago. After the bank discontinued its operations at the site, the ATM machine and other equipment were removed. However, the external structure of the ATM cabin and the SBI signage were not removed at that time. After the premises were vacated, the property owner rented out the space to a salon operator. Since the SBI board and branding were still visible on the structure, the video created confusion and went viral with misleading claims.
Following the circulation of the video, the bank later removed its signage from the location and also cleared all remaining SBI branding from the structure. Our research also found that the bank had removed the ATM machine and equipment months earlier, but the cabin structure and SBI board were left behind. After that, the space was rented out for commercial use as a salon. In this context, it would be incorrect to claim that a salon was opened inside an active SBI ATM.
Claim
A Facebook user ‘Soumitra Roy’ shared a video on 11 May 2026 claiming:
“Someone has opened a barber shop inside an SBI ATM in Bihar. The BJP’s double-engine government has developed Bihar so much that loan EMIs can now be deducted directly inside ATMs. This is Modi’s masterstroke.”
- https://www.facebook.com/reel/980962511535926
- https://perma.cc/WTY2-WEQQ
Fact Check
To verify the viral claim, a keyword search based on the video was conducted. Several media reports were found, which clarified the full context of the incident. A report uploaded on the YouTube channel ‘Live Cities’ on 12 May 2026 stated that a salon was running at a former ATM location in Danapur, Bihar. The bank had already vacated the premises about six months earlier, but its signage had not been removed. The report also includes an interview with the property owner, who confirmed that the bank had removed its ATM machine and equipment six months ago and later the space was rented out to a salon operator.
The viral video was also found on the Jagran website in a news report dated 11 May 2026. The report states that an SBI ATM previously existed at the location. The bank had removed the ATM machine due to operational reasons but left behind the external structure and signage. Later, the space was rented out to a salon operator, who began running his business from the same setup.
Conclusion
Our research found that the viral post is misleading. It is incorrect to claim that a salon was opened inside an SBI ATM. The truth is that the bank had shut down the ATM at this location around six months ago and removed all machines and equipment. After that, the premises were rented out to a salon operator, which led to confusion due to the presence of old SBI signage.
