Overview

• The clip originated on May 25 when Instagram account @InfiniteUnreality shared the kangaroo boarding-pass video as AI-generated entertainment.
• It racked up over 73 million views after being reposted on X by @DramaAlert before community notes and fact-checks flagged it as fake.
• Many users initially praised the ‘emotional support kangaroo’ and later expressed shock and betrayal upon learning it was computer-generated.
• Social media commentary turned to age-based jibes over failing to spot the deepfake, highlighting generational challenges in detecting AI content.
• The episode has intensified calls for stronger deepfake detection tools and wider digital media literacy to counter advancing AI misinformation.