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red dog 1

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Wed Mar 12, 2025, 03:34 AM Mar 12

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Easterncedar

(4,264 posts)
1. Sorry. Is that AI?
Wed Mar 12, 2025, 08:52 AM
Mar 12

The bobcat/lynx/house cat pictured varies in each scene. Not a true story as shown

sl8

(16,353 posts)
2. Definitely fictional, maybe some AI images.
Wed Mar 12, 2025, 09:03 AM
Mar 12

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Aside from the images of the woman changing faces, hairstyles and uniforms, the cat pictures are nearly all different - bobcats, lynx ( ?) and at least a couple of different domestic shorthairs.

At least one other version on YouTube includes the disclaimer that the story is entirely fictional. There a quite a few different variations this week, with the "little bobcat" approaching a doctor, a veteran, Keanu Reeves, and more.

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[...]
Under the scorching Texas sun, a small bobcat kitten brought traffic on Highway 83 to a halt. But this wasn’t your typical roadblock—this tiny creature was on a mission, and it was about to change the lives of those around it. Follow the incredible journey of Officer Sarah Winters, Dr. Steven Mitchell, and Robert Whitley, a wildlife rehabilitator, as they discover that the wild isn’t as simple as it seems.

When a young bobcat, Nova, is seen blocking the road with an unusual device on its leg, Officer Winters and wildlife experts quickly realize that the animal is trying to lead them to something much bigger—a missing hiker. What follows is a gripping tale of survival, unexpected bonds, and the blurred line between wild and domesticated.

Join us as we uncover the mystery of Nova’s heroics and how one animal's actions saved a life and led to a groundbreaking new chapter in wildlife rehabilitation. This heartwarming story explores the connection between humans and the natural world in ways you’ve never seen before.

[...]

Disclaimer:
This is a fictional story created purely for entertainment and educational purposes. Any similarities to real-life events, places, or people are purely coincidental. This video is not intended to provide factual information and should not be taken as such. Please note that this is a fantasy story designed to entertain and inspire. It is not a representation of reality, and the events described within it have no factual basis.


highplainsdem

(55,527 posts)
3. AI slop is destroying the internet, making it harder for people posting genuine, worthwhile content to get
Wed Mar 12, 2025, 10:26 AM
Mar 12

their own real, human-created work seen.

And of course the AI slop also rips off human creators, in addition to competing with them.

These days, unless a YouTube video was posted before 2022 or is from a very reliable source, it's a good idea to check it for signs of AI use.

efhmc

(15,423 posts)
4. This Texan knew immediately that this was wrong. There are no lynxs in Texas.
Wed Mar 12, 2025, 01:10 PM
Mar 12

Bobcats, yes but no lynx.

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