What in the World AI videos just got super real - here’s how to spot them
Nov 4, 2025
Joining the discussion is Jacqui Wakefield, a BBC internet and technology reporter, who sheds light on the rapidly evolving world of AI-generated videos. She explores how platforms like Vibes and Sora are transforming content creation, potentially flooding social media with AI 'slop'. Jacqui provides insights on spotting realistic AI content, while discussing the risks of misinformation and societal impacts. Plus, hear contrasting opinions from students about the allure and drawbacks of AI-generated videos.
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How AI Content Is Created
- AI-generated content is produced by machine-learning models trained on vast datasets to mimic human-created work.
- Jacqui Wakefield explains these systems learn from inputs to generate synthetic videos and images.
Algorithms Amplify AI Content
- AI content is growing, especially in the US, and platform recommendation systems amplify it.
- Analysis shows algorithms reward AI posts and LinkedIn may have over half English posts AI-generated.
Vibes As A Creator Tool
- Vibes is Meta's creative AI video tool built using existing generative models like Midjourney and Black Forest.
- Mark Zuckerberg positions Vibes as a feed for expressive AI videos from artists and creators.