Overview

• On May 24, Peng Yujiang was swept from about 3,000 m to 8,598 m over the Qilian Mountains by a rare ‘cloud suck’ updraft while testing second-hand gear.
• GetReal Labs and NBC News identified AI-generated frames in the first five seconds of the viral video, leading outlets such as Reuters to remove the footage.
• The Gansu Aeronautical Sports Association suspended Peng and his friend Gu Zhimin from all paragliding activities for six months for safety violations and unauthorized flight.
• Peng endured severe frostbite and hypoxia in –40 °C conditions without oxygen equipment but remained conscious and navigated a safe descent.
• Regulators have launched reviews of safety protocols and AI verification standards for paragliding footage to prevent future misunderstandings.