Viral Norway Bridge Collapse Video Debunked as AI-Generated Hoax
23 Dec 2025 1:40 PM IST23 Dec 2025 1:40 PM IST
Experts warn that advancing AI tools make distinguishing real from fake footage harder, eroding trust and sparking unnecessary fear
The clip mimics real disasters, such as Norway's 2022 Tretten Bridge collapse and the 2024 Baltimore Key Bridge incident.
A viral video, posted by accounts like GPX Press, falsely claims a bridge in Norway collapsed 24 hours after opening due to a cruise ship collision, with hundreds of cars plunging into the water and an unknown number of victims. No such event occurred; the footage is AI-generated.
- No reports from reputable sources like BBC, Reuters, AP, NRK, or Norwegian authorities.
- The video shows AI hallmarks: unnatural car falls, physics-defying splashes, unrealistic structural failure, and visual distortions.
The clip mimics real disasters, such as Norway's 2022 Tretten Bridge collapse and the 2024 Baltimore Key Bridge incident. It spread on Instagram, X, Facebook, and TikTok, causing concern before being debunked. This fits a trend of AI-generated disaster videos for views, panic, and misinformation.
Experts warn that advancing AI tools make distinguishing real from fake footage harder, eroding trust and sparking unnecessary fear. This highlights the need for digital literacy and verifying sensational claims with credible sources before sharing.
This article was written by Deccan Chronicle intern Akanksha Sudham.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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