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A video that recently went viral on social media shows that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arresting and deporting employees of Pizza Hut. The clip has attracted significant attention due to its seemingly realistic visuals and audio, many users believe it is authentic footage.
In the video, several key elements stand out: USA flags with a white background appear at the top-right corner, the word “Deportation” is displayed at the bottom, and the number “897” is visible on the middle-left side of the frame, also on a white background.
Although the video looks real, a closer look at several details shows a different story. Let’s take a closer look at this viral clip.
One of the most telling signs that this video is AI-generated is the placement of the flags, text, and numbers. These elements match the typical watermark positions in Sora AI, a popular AI video generation tool, particularly when videos are mirrored or flipped. This alignment is highly unlikely to occur in genuine field footage, strongly suggesting that the video was artificially produced.
The video was posted by a Facebook page named USA Journey 897, which has a history of sharing viral and AI-generated videos. People who have looked at the page can notice that its videos have similar styles, repeated patterns, and the same type of presentation, showing that they are likely created by AI rather than real events.
The video and sound quality look like they were made by AI. Unlike real news footage, it doesn’t show natural details like changes in lighting, background movement, or people acting naturally. The audio also sounds artificial, not like it was recorded on site, which is another sign that the video was created using AI.
Importantly, the video itself includes a disclaimer stating: “This video is created using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for entertainment and creative purposes only”. While this disclaimer confirms the video’s AI origin, many viewers on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram Reels, and Facebook tend to skip descriptions, leading them to mistakenly believe the content is real.
Because the video looks realistic and shows something shocking like ICE arrests, it seems believable. People scrolling quickly through social media often don’t see disclaimers or check the source, so AI-generated videos like this can spread quickly and cause confusion or panic. This shows a bigger problem today, just because a video looks real doesn’t mean it is. AI can make videos that copy real events, with locations, text, and sounds that make them seem true.
After looking closely at the video, its source, and the visuals, it’s clear that this clip is completely AI-generated. There is no proof that ICE agents actually arrested or deported Pizza Hut employees. The watermark positions, the history of the Facebook page, the video and sound quality, and the disclaimer within a video all show clearly that this video was created using AI.
This is a good reminder for everyone on social media to be careful with viral videos, especially those that seem shocking or dramatic. Always check where the video came from, look for disclaimers, and confirm the information with trustworthy sources before believing or sharing it.
AI technology is improving fast, making it easy to create videos that look very real. Because of this, false information can spread quickly, even when the video clearly says it’s AI-generated. Being careful, thinking critically, and checking sources are key to stopping the spread of misinformation.
