# Fact Check: Tesla Roadster Video Is AI-Generated

> AI tool confirms fake Tesla Roadster video shows car flying off city building roof.
- Title: Fact Check: Tesla Roadster Video Is AI-Generated | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: tesla, spacex, ai-generated, flying car, fake video, fact check, hive moderation, sightengine, news, Fact, Check, Roadster
- Source: Lead Stories — https://leadstories.com/hoax-alert/2026/10/fact-check-fake-video-shows-tesla-roadster-flying-off-building-roof-city-ai-generated.html
- Published: 2026-10-21T19:45:36+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tesla, spacex, ai-generated, flying car, fake video, fact check, x, hive moderation, sightengine, news
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.