#FactCheck -Viral Video of Electric Car Powered by Generator Is AI-Generated
Executive Summary
A video circulating on social media shows an electric car allegedly being powered by a portable generator attached to it. The clip is being shared with the claim that the generator is directly running the vehicle, suggesting a groundbreaking or unusual technological feat. However, research conducted by the CyberPeace found the viral claim to be false. Our research revealed that the video is not authentic but AI-generated.
Claim
On February 22, 2026, a user on X (formerly Twitter) shared the viral video with the caption: “After watching this video, Newton might turn in his grave.” The post implied that the video demonstrates a scientific impossibility.
Fact Check:
To verify the claim, we conducted a keyword search on Google. However, we found no credible reports from any reputable media organization supporting the assertion made in the viral post. A close examination of the video revealed several visual inconsistencies and unnatural elements, raising suspicion that the footage may have been generated using artificial intelligence. We then analyzed the video using the AI detection tool Hive Moderation. The results indicated a 96 percent probability that the video was AI-generated.
In the next step of our research , we scanned the video using another AI detection platform, WasItAI, which also concluded that the viral video was AI-generated.
Conclusion
Our research confirms that the viral video is not real. It has been artificially created using AI technology and is being circulated with a misleading claim.
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Executive Summary
The Central Bureau of research (CBI) is currently probing the alleged leak of the NEET-UG 2026 examination paper, and several accused persons have already been arrested in connection with the case. Amid this, a video of senior BJP leader and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is being widely shared on social media. In the clip, he is heard saying, “There will be no resignations. This is not a UPA government, this is an NDA government.” Several users linked the video to the NEET controversy and claimed that Rajnath Singh made the remark while responding to demands for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over the alleged paper leak. However, research by the CyberPeace Research Wing found the viral claim to be false. An old video of Rajnath Singh is being misleadingly shared with a false context.
Claim
A Facebook user named “Ravi Kumar Huddi Baba” shared the viral clip on May 13, 2026, claiming that Rajnath Singh was defending the Modi government over demands for the resignation of the education minister in the NEET-UG paper leak case.
Fact Check
To verify the claim, relevant keyword searches were carried out using Google Open Search tools. No credible news reports were found confirming that Rajnath Singh had made any such statement regarding the NEET controversy or demands for Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. Had such a statement been made recently, it would likely have been widely reported by mainstream media outlets. A review of Rajnath Singh’s official social media accounts also yielded no such statement or video related to the NEET issue.
During the research, the full version of the viral clip was traced to an old press conference held on June 24, 2015, where Rajnath Singh and then Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad were briefing the media about Cabinet decisions. During the interaction, a journalist questioned them regarding resignations linked to controversies at the time. Responding to the question, Rajnath Singh made the now-viral remark. The complete press conference video is available on the BJP’s official YouTube channel and was streamed on June 24, 2015 itself. The viral portion can be heard after the 23-minute mark in the video.
Further searches led to an old report published by Navbharat Times on June 24, 2015. The report stated that Rajnath Singh had made the “NDA, not UPA” remark while responding to questions regarding ministers embroiled in controversies at that time.
Conclusion
The viral claim is false. Rajnath Singh has not made any recent statement linking the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case with demands for the education minister’s resignation. The viral clip is actually from a 2015 press conference and is being shared with misleading and false context.
A video circulating widely on social media claims to show snowfall near Ambience Mall in Gurugram, Haryana. The clip is being shared alongside assertions that Gurugram witnessed snowfall for the first time in its history amid a severe cold wave in January 2026. However, an research by Cyber Peace Foundation has found the claim to be misleading. Our verification reveals that the viral video is not recent and has been available online since March 2023.
The Claim
On 14 January 2026, a Facebook user shared the video with the caption,“Something truly unbelievable happened today — Gurgaon witnessed snowfall for the first time in its history!”Through this post, the user implied that the visuals showed snowfall near Ambience Mall during the ongoing cold wave.link and screeshot
- https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTfS9X9DyBo/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=239ddaf7-ec53-4b1d-8f3b-a5e39540b3ee
- https://archive.ph/JVjHf
Fact Check:
To verify the claim, we conducted a detailed search using relevant keywords but found no credible media reports or official statements to support it. Although Gurugram’s temperature dropped to 0.6 degrees Celsius amid an IMD-issued cold wave warning, there is no evidence to suggest that the city experienced snowfall or hail. As of January 16, 2026, weather records and official sources confirm that no such weather event occurred in Gurugram.
A reverse image search of keyframes extracted from the viral clip traced the same footage to a video uploaded on the YouTube channel Crazy Tube on March 21, 2023. This establishes that the video has been in circulation for nearly three years. In the original upload, the person filming clearly mentions that the visuals were recorded near a toll plaza, further indicating that the clip is unrelated to the recent weather conditions in Gurugram. Link and Screen Shot
We also came across an X (formerly Twitter) post from March 19, 2023, which featured images similar to those seen in the viral video. The post described the visuals as being from a hailstorm in Gurugram, indicating that the content predates the current weather conditions and is unrelated to the recent cold wave.
Conclusion:
The video is old and predates January 2026, and has been on the internet at least since March 2023. While Gurugram recorded a low of 0.6 degrees Celsius amid an IMD cold wave warning, the city did not experience snowfall or hail as of 16 January 2026. News reports from March 2023 confirm heavy rain and hail in Delhi and adjoining areas, including parts of Gurugram, but there is no evidence of snowfall in January 2026. Hence, the claim made in the post is MISLEADING.
Introduction
The Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw addressed the Press Council of India on the occasion of National Press Day regarding emergent concerns in the digital media and technology landscape. Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw has identified four major challenges facing news media in India, including fake news, algorithmic bias, artificial intelligence, and fair compensation. He emphasized the need for greater accountability and fairness from Big Tech to combat misinformation and protect democracy. Vaishnaw argued that platforms do not verify information posted online, leading to the spread of false and misleading information. He called on online platforms and Big Tech to combat misinformation and protect democracy.
Key Concerns Highlighted by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
- Misinformation: Due to India's unique sensitivities, digital platforms should adopt country-specific responsibilities and metrics. The Minister also questioned the safe harbour principle, which shields platforms from liability for user-generated content.
- Algorithmic Biases: The prioritisation of viral content, which is often divisive, by social media algorithms can have serious implications on societal peace.
- Impact of AI on intellectual Property: The training of AI on pre-existing datasets presents the ethical challenge of robbing original creators of their rights to their intellectual property
- Fair compensation: Traditional news media is increasingly facing financial strain since news consumption is shifting rapidly to social media platforms, creating uneven compensation dynamics.
Cyberpeace Insights
- Misinformation: Marked by routine upheavals and moral panics, Indian society is vulnerable to the severe impacts of fake news, including mob violence, political propaganda, health misinformation and more. Inspired by the EU's Digital Services Act, 2022, and other related legislation that addresses hate speech and misinformation, the Indian Minister has called for revisiting the safe harbour protection under Section 79 of the IT Act, 2000. However, any legislation on misinformation must strike a balance between protecting the fundamental rights to freedom of speech, and privacy while safeguarding citizens from its harmful effects.
- Algorithmic Biases: Social media algorithms are designed to boost user engagement since this increases advertisement revenue. This leads to the creation of filter bubbles- exposure to personalized information online and echo chambers interaction with other users with the same opinions that align with their worldview. These phenomena induce radicalization of views, increase intolerance fuel polarization in public discourse, and trigger the spread of more misinformation. Tackling this requires algorithmic design changes such as disincentivizing sensationalism, content labelling, funding fact-checking networks, etc. to improve transparency.
- Impact of AI on Intellectual Property: AI models are trained on data that may contain copyrighted material. It can lead to a loss of revenue for primary content creators, while tech companies owning AI models may financially benefit disproportionately by re-rendering their original works. Large-scale uptake of AI models will significantly impact fields such as advertising, journalism, entertainment, etc by disrupting their market. Managing this requires a push for Ethical AI regulations and the protection of original content creators.
Conclusion: Charting a Balanced Path
The socio-cultural and economic fabric of the Indian subcontinent is not only distinct from the rest of the world but has cross-cutting internal diversities, too. Its digital landscape stands at a crossroads as rapid global technological advancements present increasing opportunities and challenges. In light of growing incidents of misinformation on social media platforms, it is also crucial that regulators consider framing rules that encourage and mandate content verification mechanisms for online platforms, incentivizing them to adopt advanced AI-driven fact-checking tools and other relevant measures. Additionally, establishing public-private partnerships to monitor misinformation trends is crucial to rapidly debunking viral falsehoods. However ethical concerns and user privacy should be taken into consideration while taking such steps. Addressing misinformation requires a collaborative approach that balances platform accountability, technological innovation, and the protection of democratic values.
Sources
- https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/news-media-4-challenges-ashwini-vaishnaw-national-press-day-speech-big-tech-fake-news-algorithm-ai-2634737-2024-11-17
- https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_24_881
- https://www.legaldive.com/news/digital-services-act-dsa-eu-misinformation-law-propaganda-compliance-facebook-gdpr/691657/
- https://www.fondationdescartes.org/en/2020/07/filter-bubbles-and-echo-chambers/
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