The Simpsons is one of the most famous cartoons ever. It has been on TV since 1989. The show has made over 790 episodes. Many people believe it can predict the future. Recently, a viral video claimed something surprising. It said the show predicted a global blackout.
The rumor spread quickly on social media platforms. The video mentioned a 1998 episode about a huge blackout. It also claimed that characters warned about energy ending. However, fact-checkers have investigated the claim carefully. They found that the video was completely fake. The footage was created using AI technology.
The Simpsons has made some correct guesses before. For example, the show predicted Donald Trump's presidency. It also guessed some sports results and technology changes. But a show producer explained the coincidence simply. He said history often repeats itself over time. With hundreds of episodes, some lucky guesses will happen.
People should be careful about viral claims online. AI can now create very realistic fake videos easily. If something seems too amazing, it might not be true. Checking facts before sharing is always a good idea. We should not believe everything we see online.