Meta Restricts Access to Viral AI Video of Kerala CM Dancing Over Power Cuts
Meta has restricted access in India to a viral AI-generated video showing Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan dancing with Kerala State Electricity Board officials amid recent power cuts. The video, posted on Instagram's 'aikavala' page, garnered over 17 million views before the restriction, which followed a government notice. Satheesan publicly appreciated the video despite its satirical nature and highlighted legal concerns around AI creations. The video's creators and Satheesan denied any direct objection from the Chief Minister's side regarding the removal.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 18%, Centre 82%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (55/100). Lens Score 46/100.
Outlets measured: thehindu, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 1 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 14 Sept, 07:16 am. Other outlets followed.