Summary
AI-generated videos depicting urban decline in the UK are spreading on social media. These videos, often portraying exaggerated or false scenarios, have gained millions of views and are causing some viewers to react with anger or racism. The creator of these videos claims they are meant to be comedic but acknowledges their potential to provoke political reactions.
Key Facts
- AI-generated videos show fake scenes of urban decline in UK cities like Croydon.
- These videos have gained millions of views on platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
- The videos are part of a trend where cities are portrayed as having high crime and immigration issues.
- Such content is sometimes referred to as "decline porn."
- The creator of the videos uses AI to make them look real to capture attention.
- The creator denies any political motive but accepts that the videos can cause political reactions.
- Some videos include small labels indicating they are "AI-generated" or "synthetic media."
- Social media platforms have policies against racist content, but some comments still express racism.
