Viral Video Shows Lion Allegedly Intimidated by AI Robot, Sparks Debate on Authenticity

AI Robot Allegedly Intimidates Lion in Viral Video A short video circulating widely online purports to show a dramatic encounter between a lion and a humanoid AI robot in a nighttime savanna setting. The black-and-white footage, uploaded by user @vijaydanny3, depicts a large male lion approaching a stationary white robot before letting out a powerful roar. Following the lion's display, the robot is seen raising its hand and emitting a sound, after which the lion appears to turn and retreat. The video includes an overlay caption stating, "Not just Humans Even the King is scared of AI Robot," suggesting the robot's presence caused the lion to back down. While the video has garnered millions of views and thousands of likes, many viewers in the comments section have questioned its authenticity, with some speculating it is "real, or AI?" and others outright calling it "fake AI" or a "robot" lion. The user's description also uses the hashtag #securitycamera, further implying a real-world observation. However, the highly stylized nature and the seemingly scripted interaction have led to widespread skepticism regarding the veracity of the event.

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Fact Check: False story claims AI robot suffered from PTSD after being scared b…

There was no evidence a story about an AI robot fearing a lion was real. An image shared with the claim in September 2025 was AI-generated.