Is Video Showing 'Obese Man Losing Weight and Becoming Bodybuilder After Entering Machine' Real or Fake? Fact Check Reveals Viral Reel Is AI-Generated

Mumbai, December 23: Did an obese man lose weight and become a bodybuilder after entering a machine? The question comes as a video going viral on social media is making the alleged claim. The viral clip shared on Instagram shows an obese man magically losing weight and coming out as a bodybuilder after entering a machine placed on the ground. "A machine that not only makes you lose weight but gets you looking like a bodybuilder in just seconds," the caption of the viral post read.

The viral clip has garnered over 1 lakh 80,000 views and nearly 600 likes since being shared online. So, what does the viral clip show? In the video, an obese man is seen entering what appears to be a machine. As the video moves ahead, the clip shows a man with a ripped body coming out of the machine after a few seconds. It is alleged that the machine not only helps people to lose weight but also gets them in shape. While the video appears to be real, scroll below to know the complete truth. Payal Gaming Viral Video Real or Deepfake? Gamer Payal Dhare Issues Statement on ‘MMS Leak’ Controversy, Says ‘It’s Not Me’.

Fact Check Reveals Viral Reel Is AI-Generated Video

A fact check of the viral reel revealed that the video was created using artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The viral clip was shared on the photo and video sharing platform by Rahul Nanda, an AI filmmaker and VFX artist. In his caption, Nanda mentioned that he used Imagine Art, an AI tool, to make the viral video. Furthermore, the video also shows an AI label by Instagram, thereby confirming that the content is entirely AI-generated.

The caption "Isn’t that just a dream for most people?" further confirms that the video is an AI-generated fake video. A close look at Rahul Nanda's profile revealed that he has made several AI videos with his AI reels, gaining over two billion views so far. Hence, it can be concluded that the viral clip showing an obese man losing weight magically and getting a ripped body like a bodybuilder after entering a machine is not a real video but an AI-generated clip. 'Keep Distance, EMI Pending': Karnataka Man's Unusual Car Sticker on Maruti Alto Draws Best Reaction From Netizens.

As clarified by the AI label and the captions of the post, the viral reel was made using artificial intelligence (AI) technology. That said, it is not clear if the AI filmmaker made the video to spread fake news or for fun.

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An obese man lost weight and gained ripped body after entering a machine.

Conclusion :

A fact check revealed that the viral clip is an AI-generated video.

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