The social web is rapidly flooding with fully synthetic AV content, also known as AI slop.
The videos are short and effective – and they can be quite dangerous.
In this report (which is not 8 or 16 seconds, but almost 9 minutes long), Silja Thoms and DW's Fact Check Team explain what the massive trend is about.
Learn how to sharpen your senses, spot the fake content, and stay informed.
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Fact check: How AI videos hijack your emotions in 8 seconds – DW – 10/08/2025
Welcome to the world of AI slop. Short, AI-generated clips are flooding the internet, drowning out authentic and original stories. They may look harmless, but they are one of the biggest misinformation tools.dw.com
