Claim: A robot that uses artificial intelligence technology to pump fuel into motorists' cars was recently unveiled in China. Since then, videos have been circulating online showing how the automated petrol station works, but some have been shared out of context with claims that the footage was filmed in South Africa. This is false; the robot in the videos was filmed at a filling station in Hangzhou, China.
Fact-check: Video shows robotic refuelling station in China, not South Africa
Verdict: video shows robotic refuelling station in china, not south africa
Organisation: AFP Fact Check
Author: Tendai Dube
Date published: 2023-12-20T08:08:00