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Artificial-intelligence-generated videos falsely showing nationwide celebrations in Venezuela have flooded social media following the removal of Nicolás Maduro from power.
The clips — entirely fabricated with generative AI — depict massive crowds cheering, waving flags, and thanking President Donald Trump and the U.S. military. The problem? None of these events ever happened.
One of the first and most viral videos was posted by the X account Wall Street Apes, which has over a million followers. It showed Venezuelans crying, hugging, and praising the United States for “freeing” the country from Maduro.
The post was only flagged after it racked up 38,000 reposts and 5.6 million views — and even appeared in Elon Musk’s feed before the user deleted it. The community note read:
“This video is AI-generated and is currently presented as factual, with the intention to mislead.”

AI Platforms Fuel the Spread of Fake Venezuela Clips
Fact-checkers from BBC and AFP traced the earliest version of the video to a TikTok account called @curiousmindusa, which regularly posts AI-generated content.
Although the precise source couldn't be confirmed, both agencies identified this as the earliest known upload. The video began circulating shortly after the U.S. military launched a January 3 operation that led to Maduro’s capture.
Even before officials released an actual photo of Maduro’s detention, fake AI images were already spreading online.
AFP debunked additional misleading content, including a street-party clip claimed to be from Caracas celebrations — but it turned out to be old footage from Chile.
AI manipulation is not new. We saw similar tactics during the Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Palestine conflict. What makes the Venezuelan wave stand out is the speed, quality, and realism of the fake videos.
Modern tools like Sora and Midjourney allow users to create realistic deepfake footage in minutes — and people share them without a second thought.

Social Platforms Struggle to Contain the Deepfake Surge
Creators of these videos often push political narratives or simply attempt to sow chaos. And it works.
Last year, an AI-generated video of women “crying” over losing SNAP benefits during a U.S. government shutdown was aired by Fox News as real until it was later corrected.
Growing concern has led governments to call for strict AI-content labeling laws:
India has proposed mandatory disclosure for AI-generated media.Spain approved fines up to €35 million for unlabelled AI content.
TikTok and Meta claim they have implemented tools to detect and label AI-generated videos. CNBC did find several Venezuela deepfakes labeled correctly — but many others slipped through unnoticed.
X, on the other hand, relies primarily on community notes. Critics argue the system is too slow — by the time the AI warning appears, millions have already watched and shared the fake.

Even Tech Leaders Admit the AI Problem Will Get Worse
Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram and Threads, warned:
“All major platforms will get good at identifying AI content, but over time we’ll fall behind — AI will become much better at mimicking reality.”
He added:
“It may soon be easier to fingerprint authentic media than to detect fakes.”
The Venezuelan deepfake surge is a preview of what’s coming — a world where misinformation can be created instantly and spread globally before truth has a chance to catch up.

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Cryptocurrencies have gained a global presence, covering social networks. While X remains a favorite among crypto enthusiasts, other social media platforms are also emerging. Most notably, TikTok has been a hub for much crypto-related content.

According to a recent study by CoinGecko, the top 15 crypto-related hashtags on TikTok have garnered an impressive total of 115 billion views. Among countless hashtags,#cryptohas emerged as the most prominent topic.

In an unexpected move, US President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to issue an executive order next Monday to extend the deadline before the TikTok ban is implemented, noting that this measure "gives an opportunity to reach an agreement that guarantees the protection of national security." He added that companies that contribute to the continuation of the application before the ban is issued will not bear any legal liability.

💵 Background of the Controversy
TikTok has strongly denied allegations made by Congressman Brad Sherman, a California Democrat, accusing the social media platform of buying $300 million worth of US President Donald Trump's official memecoin.
Sherman claimed that the purchase was essentially a bribe to Trump.

🖍️ The Denial
TikTok's Policy account responded to Sherman's accusations, stating that the claims are "patently false and irresponsible".
The company emphasized that the allegations do not accurately reflect a letter signed by Sherman last month.
This denial comes amid Trump's executive order delaying the ban or sale of TikTok in the US, giving the platform another 90 days to find a buyer or face a ban.

😬 The Confusion
The allegations seem to stem from reports about GD Culture Group, a company that produces AI-enhanced content on TikTok, announcing plans to buy $300 million worth of Trump's memecoin and Bitcoin.
However, GD Culture Group has no known formal ties to TikTok or its parent company ByteDance.

🧐 Community Reaction
The crypto community has come out in support of TikTok, refuting Sherman's allegations as untrustworthy.
Many have expressed doubts about the legitimacy of the claims, questioning how a cryptocurrency can be created at no cost.

🧠 Sherman's Crypto Stance
Congressman Sherman has been a vocal critic of cryptocurrency, advocating for a blanket ban in 2019 due to concerns about digital currencies displacing the US dollar.
In contrast, the Trump administration has taken a more supportive stance on crypto, promoting US dollar-pegged stablecoins to strengthen the dollar's sovereignty.
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