verified: “Snow Lotus Grasshopper” clip with 10 million views verified as AI-Generated

The investigation revealed that a Facebook user named “ครูนิต ชีวิตครูไทย” (“Kru Nit – Thai Teacher Life”), who has 53,000 followers, posted a clip of a grasshopper with what appears to be a lotus flower on its back. The caption read: “Snow Lotus Grasshopper #reels #remix #strangebutbeautifulanimals.” The video shows a white grasshopper with a lotus-like structure landing on a person’s palm. The clip received 320,000 likes, was shared 10,000 times, and has been viewed over 10 million times. 

However, an irregularity in the clip reveals a flaw in the AI-generated content as the person’s hand appears to have six fingers. 

The image was also analyzed using a generative AI detection tool, which indicated a 60% likelihood that it was AI-generated. 

The image was also analyzed using a generative AI detection tool, which indicated a 60% likelihood that it was AI-generated. 

The clip was also reviewed by Asst. Prof. Dr. Rachada Kongkachandra from the Data Science and Innovation program, College of Interdisciplinary Studies, Thammasat University. She noted that the video initially appeared real, as it lacked the usual flaws seen in AI-generated content. However, the extra finger clearly revealed it was AI-generated. (Record link) 

Determining whether a video is AI-generated may soon require frame-by-frame analysis with greater detail. The rapid advancement of generative AI now allows for highly realistic clips. For viewers unfamiliar with grasshoppers or similar subjects, it’s understandable that they might mistake such content for real footage. 

In today’s AI-driven era, skepticism is crucial. Don’t believe everything you see, but always verify. 

The image was also reviewed by Mr. Veeyawat Jaithong, a zoologist at the National Science Museum of Thailand, who confirmed that no grasshopper species has a flower or lotus-like structure on its back. The closest natural resemblance in Thailand is the Orchid Mantis, known for its flower-like appearance. 

The Orchid Mantis, also known as the pink orchid boxing mantis, is a type of mantis rather than a grasshopper, with body and wing shapes that resemble orchid petals. Despite its name, it doesn’t actually have an orchid on its back. This species can be found throughout Thailand, from the northern to southern regions. (Record link here, here)