Crazy bullshit
A video shows people panicking as Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano erupts in September 2026.
Spread on: News outlets in India, including on YouTube, and social media (September 2026)
The real story
Anak Krakatau really did erupt, disrupting around 3,000 flights. But BOOM found the panic video was generated with AI, and several AI detection tools flagged it. Some media outlets in India still published it as genuine eruption footage.
The fact-checker's verdict: “False”. Our label never goes further than theirs.
How to spot it
Even news outlets get fooled; check whether dramatic footage comes with a named photographer or news agency.
The receipts
Media Outlets Misreport AI Video As Indonesia's Anak Krakatau Eruption ↗
BOOM · 2026-09-09
