Mohamed Salah's Viral Video Backing Gaza Leaves Many Questioning Authenticity
Over recent days, fans eagerly awaited comments from football star Mohamed Salah on events in Palestine, especially the tragedy unfolding in Gaza. Mohamed Salah finally broke his silence, voicing support for Palestinians in an emotional video that swiftly went viral. But it left many divided on whether the Instagram video was real or fabricated.
AI Expert Analyzes Mohamed Salah's Gaza Solidarity Video
Mohamed Salah posted the video on his official Instagram account, garnering over 4 million views within minutes. This sparked heated debate on social media over the authenticity of the viral clip.
Mohamed Kaid, Dean of the Faculty of Computers and Artificial Intelligence at Beni Suef University, commented on the video, stating several factors confirm it is genuine and not manipulated:
"The video is original for many reasons. It's on his official Instagram account. Also, the footage is clear with nothing anomalous indicating fabrication."
Kaid elaborated: “Just by watching the video closely and examining details like lip movements and speech, it is evident that it is authentic. When analyzing the video, focus should be on the main aspects.”
He noted that perhaps Mohamed Salah was under great pressure to finally speak up amid prolonged silence. Kaid explained that AI software mainly works on lip motions, clearly visible in Mohamed Salah's natural delivery.
No Signs of AI Manipulation
Kaid asserted there are no signs of AI manipulation in the way Mohamed Salah's lips form words that match his voiceover. The expert concluded:
“This focus on lip area shows if the video is fabricated or not. Based on this, the video does seem to be Mohamed Salah genuinely speaking, not artificially generated."
Technical Factors Confirm Authenticity
Beyond the visual assessment, Kaid cited technical reasons that verify the video's authenticity:
"It was posted on Mohamed Salah's verified Instagram account with his official blue verification tick. Manipulated videos impersonating celebrities typically appear on unofficial parody accounts."
He also noted the video's clarity and resolution match Mohamed Salah's usual videos, with no obvious visual anomalies that characterize synthetic AI content.
Kaid further added that the natural expressions and emotions Mohamed Salah exhibits also cannot be replicated through existing AI tech used for deepfakes.
Overall, the AI and visual aspects strongly indicate Mohamed Salah did genuinely create and share the Gaza support video himself across his official social media handles.
Wider Social Context Further Affirms Mohamed Salah's Sincerity
Beyond the technical analysis, the video's timing and context align with expectations that Mohamed Salah would eventually speak up given his Egyptian heritage.
As Kaid mentioned, the long silence likely created pressure on Mohamed Salah as an Arab icon to use his platform to address the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza.
Coming during a devastating Israeli assault on trapped Gazan civilians, it made logical sense for Mohamed Salah to finally voice solidarity and call for humanitarian intervention.
The video's authentic production and dissemination from Mohamed Salah's accounts match the social context.
AI Tech Remains Evolving Threat
While this video appears legitimately created by Mohamed Salah himself, Kaid warns that AI synthesis technology continues advancing rapidly.
Soon even realistic lip-synched impersonations may become common, making it harder to detect fake videos versus real ones.
For now, technical and visual analysis can verify authenticity, but the public must remain vigilant as manipulation tools grow more sophisticated.
Scrutinizing source and context remains key to avoid being deceived by AI-generated disinformation, especially around celebrities.
As Mohamed Salah demonstrated, speaking truth to power remains the best way to counter false narratives - no matter the obstacles.
