sky lanterns

Clip of “sky lanterns” looks so stunning that netizens thought it was AI — but the owner confirms it’s real and completely unedited!

A clip of Yi Peng sky lanterns in Chiang Mai looked so stunning that netizens questioned whether it was generated by AI. Thai PBS Verify found that the clip is real. The owner confirmed it was filmed with a smartphone and only had slight light adjustments. They also provided the video’s metadata to show it is an authentic recording. Experts confirmed that no signs of AI generation or manipulation were detected.

Nov 6, 2025