A video showcasing a robot assistant, purportedly created by Makita, has gone viral on Facebook. Posted by user Aaron Charles Sheridan, the video depicts a construction worker receiving assistance from a robotic monkey. The video gained nearly 6 million views and over 17,000 likes.
However, it has been revealed that the video is not authentic; it was generated using the AI tool Sora, which left a visible watermark. Makita, a leading power tool manufacturer, has confirmed that it does not have such a product listed on its website. While many Facebook users recognized the video as fake and joked about its implications, some expressed concerns over the impact of such technology on employment.
As AI-generated videos become increasingly sophisticated, the confusion between real and artificial content continues to grow, raising issues of media literacy.
- Why it matters:
- The spread of AI-generated content may affect consumer trust in advertising and media.
- Businesses may need to adapt strategies in response to new technologies impacting labor markets.
- The latest: OpenAI recently released an updated version of its Sora tool, allowing for more realistic video generation without watermarks.
Source: https://www.primetimer.com/features/is-the-makita-back-monkey-real-viral-personal-robot-assistant-video-debunked
Source: https://www.primetimer.com/features/is-the-makita-back-monkey-real-viral-personal-robot-assistant-video-debunked