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The creator starts a five-day challenge to produce videos that appear to be AI-generated without actually using AI. The goal is to trick his Instagram followers by applying a 'Sora' watermark and mimicking AI imperfections. He begins by demonstrating OpenAI's Sora capabilities, showing AI-generated clips that are eerily realistic, to set the stage for his challenge.
To make his first video look AI-generated, the creator details his editing process: lowering resolution, applying a denoise effect, adding random cuts and zoom-ins, re-recording the voice-over to sound unnatural, and finally, adding a Sora watermark. He creates a video with an off-brand 'Laboo' toy, acting erratically to further give the impression of AI generation. He then posts it on Instagram and monitors the reactions.
The first video receives mixed reactions, with many users identifying it as AI-generated, some even guessing the creator's true intentions. Undeterred, the creator prepares his second video, inspired by viral AI-generated Ring doorbell clips. He sets up a Ring doorbell, creating a scenario where a jumbo lollipop mysteriously appears from his hand, aiming for a visual glitch often associated with AI.
The second video also draws comments from users who quickly realize it's not AI. Acknowledging the growing skepticism, the creator devises a new strategy: collaborating with a celebrity. He attempts to contact Jake Paul and XQC, but upon failure, he arranges to meet with Mike Majlak, Jake Paul's best friend, to create a video that would be unbelievable for his audience and attribute it to AI.
In a well-lit studio, the creator films a video with Mike Majlak, where Majlak performs a backflip. The video is designed to appear as an AI generation due to its perceived improbability. The Instagram community, however, remains unconvinced. The creator faces increasing comments exposing his trick, leading him to humorously block those who are catching on.
For his fourth video, the creator opts for a body cam style, a popular genre for AI-generated content. He purchases a professional police body camera and enlists friends to act in a skit where he is pulled over with a pregnant wife. Despite the effort, the video garners very few comments, suggesting that his previous blocking spree has thinned out the active, discerning audience.
For the final video, the creator aims for something truly unbelievable: owning a Cybertruck. After failed attempts to rent or borrow one, he secures his uncle's Cybertruck for the video. He creates a clip where he dramatically announces his purchase, using AI-generated descriptions of the vehicle. Despite the impressive visuals, his Instagram audience still sees through the facade. Conceding defeat on Instagram, the creator decides to upload all his 'fake AI' videos to YouTube Shorts, embracing a 'slightly dumber audience' in hopes of finally fooling someone.