Concerns Over the Rise of A.I.-Generated UFO Documentaries on YouTube
I spent some time this evening checking out various documentaries on YouTube and couldn’t help but notice a noticeable increase in A.I.-generated content. It’s concerning, somewhat disheartening, and honestly, the quality is lacking!
Having a bit of experience in editing, I stumbled across one particular piece that felt more like a lecture than an actual documentary. I couldn’t help but laugh out loud at how obvious it was that it was generated by A.I.
I’m not a professional in the industry, but is this becoming standard practice now? We’re talking over 90 minutes featuring an A.I.-generated voice, a script written by A.I., visuals produced by A.I., and even A.I.-edited stock footage.
It’s as if the A.I. pulled phrases from the script and matched them with stock footage that literally mirrored the words. For instance, there was a point where something was described as “touching on a human level,” and the video showcased someone touching the screen followed by a smiling person.
All the stock footage used was quite generic, with A.I. superimposed alien visuals. At one point, there was a scene depicting a protest for disclosure, but the placards were rife with misspellings, such as “discloises” — is that even a real word?
The most amusing part? By the end, the third act was filled with A.I.-generated images, as if the creators ran out of resources and opted for just pictures instead.
I’ve never encountered anything like this before. It baffles me that YouTube doesn’t have filters to weed out such content. It feels like a slap in the face to legitimate filmmakers, doesn’t it?
There are plenty of people out there creating fake UFO videos and images, but now we’re seeing the emergence of entirely fake UFO documentaries as well.
Despite it likely being an ongoing issue for years, it’s hard not to feel frustrated—2025, here we go!
It’s definitely concerning to see the rise of AI-generated content, especially in niche areas like UFO documentaries. It’s frustrating for those of us who appreciate genuine storytelling and the craft of filmmaking. The fact that these AI productions lack the nuance and authenticity that come from real human experience is a big part of the problem.
When an AI can churn out a documentary with basic editing and stock footage, it raises questions about the value of content we consume. Especially when it produces glaring errors, like misspelled words on protest signs, it really undermines the credibility of the topic. It can feel disheartening for filmmakers and content creators who work hard to produce quality material, only to have their efforts overshadowed by low-effort, algorithmically generated videos.
YouTube really should consider implementing better filtering mechanisms to maintain content quality and credibility. It’s a shame that genuine filmmakers might suffer while the platform accommodates this kind of mass-production approach. As you pointed out, it’s not just about UFOs; this could happen with any genre, making it all the more important for viewers to remain critical and discerning. Here’s hoping that quality content finds its way to the forefront again!