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AI-generated plane crash videos circulate on TikTok and X
AI-generated deepfake videos of Emirates aircraft crashing circulated on TikTok and X in January 2025. Emirates confirmed the videos were fabricated and criticised the platforms for slow responses to removal requests, particularly given recent real aviation disasters.
4 January 2025 · TikTok · Misinformation and synthetic media
AI-generated videos depicting Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft from Emirates' fleet on fire and crash-landing circulated on TikTok and X in early January 2025.
Emirates confirmed the videos were fabricated content and stated it contacted social media platforms to remove the videos or mark them as digitally created, criticising the platforms' slow response times.
Reported impact
Emirates noted that such false and alarming information circulating could mislead audiences, particularly in the context of recent real aviation tragedies.
Governance controls
Emirates stated it urged all audiences to check and refer to official sources and emphasised that safety is core to its brand and operations.