Why Are Harmful AI Videos Spreading So Fast? How to Protect Yourself Online

Is Social Media Failing to Stop Racist AI Videos? The Troubling Truth

I see a lot of videos online. Some are fun, but some are hurtful. Lately, there have been many videos that make people feel bad. These videos use Google Veo 3, a tool that makes videos with computers. Some people use it to make videos that are mean to others. These videos are everywhere. I want to help you understand what is happening and what we can do about it.

What Is Google Veo 3?

• Google Veo 3 is a tool that makes short videos.
• People can use it to make all kinds of videos, good or bad.
• It is easy to use and costs money each month.
• The videos look real and sound real.

What Is Happening With These Videos?

Some people use Google Veo 3 to make mean videos. These videos make fun of people because of their skin color or where they come from. The videos get shared a lot on apps like TikTok and Instagram. Some videos have millions of views.

How Are These Videos Hurting People?

• The videos show people in a bad way.
• They use old, mean ideas that are not true.
• Some videos show Black people as animals, which is very wrong.
• Other videos make fun of Asian and Jewish people.
• When people see these videos, it can make them feel sad or angry.

Why Are These Videos Spreading So Fast?

Social media apps show videos to lots of people, very quickly. If you watch one mean video, the app might show you even more. Some people even teach others how to make these videos and charge money for it. The apps are not stopping these videos fast enough.

What Do Experts Say?

Experts say these videos are like old, hurtful pictures from a long time ago. They say it is easy now to make these videos, so the problem is getting bigger. The people who make the apps and tools are not doing enough to stop it.

What Are Social Media Companies Doing?

• TikTok says it does not allow mean videos. But many mean videos are still there.
• Instagram also shows these videos to people. The companies have rules, but sometimes they do not follow them well.

Why Is This a Big Problem?

More people can make mean videos because the tools are easy to use. The apps are not catching the videos fast enough. People who see these videos might think the mean ideas are true. It can make people feel alone or scared.

What Can You Do?

1. If you see a mean video, report it.
2. Click “Not Interested” so the app knows you do not want to see it.
3. Talk to friends and family about what you see online.
4. Share kind videos and stories.
5. If you feel sad or hurt, talk to someone you trust.

Why Reporting Matters

When you report a video, it helps the app know what is wrong. If more people report, the apps might do more to stop the bad videos. You can help make the internet a kinder place.

What Should Companies Do?

• Make better tools to find and stop mean videos.
• Listen to people who say they are hurt by these videos.
• Work with experts to make the internet safer.
• Tell people what they are doing to help.

How Can We Make Things Better?

• Be careful about what you watch and share.
• Help others learn about being kind online.
• Support people who are hurt by mean videos.
• Ask companies to do more to stop the problem.

I know it can be hard to see mean things online. Remember, you are not alone. You can help by reporting bad videos and sharing good ones. We can all make the internet a better place, one kind action at a time.

Let’s work together to make online spaces safe and happy for everyone.