It began like any ordinary news broadcast — a calm anchor, a sleek studio, and the steady rhythm of global headlines.
But within seconds, social media exploded.
A viral video appeared to show a mouse darting across Al Jazeera English’s studio, sending the anchor jumping from her chair in panic before she tried to resume the broadcast with a nervous smile.
“Mouse in the Studio” Video Gains Millions of Views
The video quickly spread across platforms, racking up millions of views and sparking a storm of debate.
Some users laughed, others questioned its authenticity, while a few linked it to London’s growing rat infestation crisis, where reports estimate 20 million rats for only 9 million residents.
Al Jazeera Ends the Debate About the “Mouse in the Studio” Viral Video
Amid the frenzy, Al Jazeera stepped forward to set the record straight.
Through its official accounts, the network confirmed that the footage was entirely fake, produced using artificial intelligence (AI).
The channel clarified that no such incident occurred in any of its studios, whether in Doha or London, describing the clip as a “visual deception” designed to mislead.
The episode serves as a sharp reminder of the power — and danger — of AI-generated media, where the line between fact and fiction can vanish with a single viral post.
