Are there tools to detect AI videos?
Yes. A few AI detection tools exist.
The AI cybersecurity firm CloudSEK released a Deepfake Analyzer that scans video frames for signs of manipulation. In tests, it successfully flagged viral AI videos like that fake polar bear rescue (it gave the clip a 57% “likely AI” score).
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There are other services like WasItAI or AI-or-Not that allow you to upload frames or videos to check if they are AI-generated. These tools look for the kinds of inconsistencies I talked about above, but from my experience, they can be hit or miss.
For example, an entirely AI-generated Coca-Cola commercial fooled CloudSEK’s detector into thinking it was likely human-made.
What about watermarks on AI videos?
I didn’t mention this as a telltale sign because it should be obvious. But if a video has a logo floating across it, like a Sora watermark, it’s AI. Sometimes, if you’re caught up in the moment, they’re easy to miss. But once you start looking for them, they really stand out.
What is the difference between AI slop and a deepfake?
“AI slop” usually refers to low-effort, mass-generated AI content — like the Sora videos you’ve seen in your social feeds. It’s usually harmless and made purely for entertainment. A deepfake, on the other hand, can be a more realistic-looking fake. It’s also created with AI, but it imitates real people or events and is often meant to deceive.
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