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Fact Check: Tesla Roadster Video Is AI-Generated
AI tool confirms fake Tesla Roadster video shows car flying off city building roof.
In brief
AI tool confirms fake Tesla Roadster video shows car flying off city building roof. AI detection tools found the Tesla Roadster video showing a car flying off a building roof was 100% AI-generated, not real footage from SpaceX. Originally reported by Lead Stories.
Fake Video Alert
An online tool determined the video was AI-generated, not real Tesla Roadster footage.
X Post Claims
The video appeared on X on Oct. 20, 2026, with a post saying: 'Another rooftop. Another insane Tesla Roadster test. 😳'.
“Another rooftop. Another insane Tesla Roadster test. 😳”
AI Detection Results
Hive Moderation found the video 100% AI-generated, while Sightengine determined it had 99% AI likelihood.
Tesla's Actual Test
Tesla revealed a flying car prototype at SpaceX's McGregor, Texas test site on Oct. 15, 2026, with active aerodynamics and thrusters.
In short
AI detection tools found the Tesla Roadster video showing a car flying off a building roof was 100% AI-generated, not real footage from SpaceX.
