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Paraglider's 8,500m Ascent Sparks AI Manipulation Investigation

5/31/2025

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A Chinese paraglider, Peng Yujiang, astonishingly ascended to 8,500 meters after being caught in a "cloud suck" while testing his gear. His gripping video, which took Douyin by storm, is now under investigation for possible AI manipulation, prompting major news outlets like NBC and BBC to retract it for authenticity verification.

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A Chinese paraglider, Peng Yujiang, astonishingly ascended to 8,500 meters after being caught in a "cloud suck" while testing his gear. His gripping video, which took Douyin by storm, is now under investigation for possible AI manipulation, prompting major news outlets like NBC and BBC to retract it for authenticity verification.