Claim: Viral images show Salman Khan visiting Saif Ali Khan at the hospital after his injury.
Fact: The images are AI-generated and not real photographs of Salman Khan visiting Saif Ali Khan.
Full Report
Several photographs have gone viral on social media claiming to show Bollywood superstar Salman Khan visiting actor Saif Ali Khan, who was recently injured in a robbery attempt. The images depict Saif lying on a hospital bed with Salman Khan by his side. However, FactCheck India confirms that these images are not real and were created using artificial intelligence (AI).
What Happened?
Saif Ali Khan sustained multiple injuries during a foiled robbery attempt at his residence on January 16, 2025. He underwent surgery at Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital and was discharged on January 21, 2025. Following his discharge, Saif met with his mother, Sharmila Tagore, at his residence.
Amid these developments, images surfaced online allegedly showing Salman Khan visiting Saif at the hospital. The viral pictures carried the text “Grok” in the bottom-right corner, a watermark linked to X’s Grok AI chatbot, which generates images via text prompts.
Verification
Using Hive’s AI detection tool, FactCheck India analyzed the viral images. The results revealed:
- The first image is 99.9% likely to contain AI-generated or deepfake content.
- The third image is 92.1% likely to be AI-generated or deepfake content.
These findings confirm that the images are not authentic and were fabricated using AI tools.
Conclusion
The viral images claiming to show Salman Khan visiting Saif Ali Khan in the hospital are AI-generated and do not depict real events. Such content misleads the public and highlights the importance of verifying viral media before sharing it online.
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