Could there be shoes that let you fly? While human creativity has led to many bizarre tech innovations, flying shoes aren’t one of them yet. Recently, a video called ‘Tesla Glide’ shoes has been circulating on social media.
The clip shows a person rising off the ground, hovering in mid-air, and gliding through a room, with an amazed audience clapping and cheering.
However, there’s a major issue—this video is a deepfake. A closer look reveals the audience’s faces morphing and shifting unnaturally.
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Elon Musk’s Tesla has not announced any product resembling flying shoes.
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This isn’t the first viral video of “flying shoes.” Last month, an AI-generated clip depicted a man soaring with ‘Aerofoot’ shoes, supposedly showcased at ‘Gitex 2029’ by Jyo John Mulloor, known for his digital creations on Facebook.
How to Identify a Deepfake
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Look for distorted or incomplete body parts, especially fingers or ears.
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Notice any awkward movements, unusual lighting, or fake expressions.
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If the media seems flawless, it might be artificial.
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Use reverse image search or check metadata to detect AI involvement.
