AI-generated video debunked

A video showing a Tesla flying over the Golden Gate Bridge has been identified as AI-generated. The clip, which appeared to show the car launching from a ramp on the bridge and using a propulsion system to return to the road, was widely shared online before being investigated by fact-checkers.

Analysis confirms AI origin

Fact-checking outlet Lead Stories reported a 99.9% chance the video was created using artificial intelligence. The analysis pointed out several inconsistencies, including a cameraman whose body seemed to pass through a railing, with his torso visible behind it while his feet were on the ground.

Bridge details contradict reality

The video also showed a bridge with only four lanes, unlike the real Golden Gate Bridge, which has six lanes. This discrepancy was confirmed by comparing the footage with official images from the Golden Gate Bridge District and Google Maps from October 2026.

Source linked to misinformation

The video was initially shared by English-speaking users and later posted by the X account "Camille Moscow," which has been flagged by AFP, France Info, and the French government for spreading false information, especially about the conflict in Ukraine. No credible media has reported a Tesla performing such a stunt on the bridge.