GMA News might’ve made an amazing leap in technology with its new artificial intelligence (AI) sportscasters Maia and Marco, but Pinoys on social media have one question: Can they be as authentic as human reporters? To prove a point, many posted throwbacks of the funniest and most iconic newscasting fails and bloopers. AI might be cool, but they can’t compare to the real thing.

Mang Tani

but can AI do this? https://t.co/sWKp8Eqn8G pic.twitter.com/Dq44YxjmLW

— ericka✨️ (@erickaniets) September 25, 2023

Who can forget the way Mang Tani tried to get through his report while choking on his laughter? 

Winnie Cordero consoling K. Brosas

Ok but can AI do this??? https://t.co/cwfvUC6xL5 pic.twitter.com/lq7PXQe4Sh

— volleybest1anna (@volleybestiee) September 25, 2023

What a way to change the mood during a solemn segment.

Jessica Soho and street food guy

But can you do this to AI? I don’t think https://t.co/StP6hbLygh pic.twitter.com/O9eT8prSGT

— bryx (@JonBryx) September 25, 2023

This guy doesn’t know he’s famous in the Philippines.

Salima Refran’s head

But can AI do this? pic.twitter.com/ZBbEJRC7yW https://t.co/VuyQztfEIb

— zympaolo is Ready to Be on the 30th! (@zympaolo) September 25, 2023

Who remembers the era of face shields? Salima Refran does. Vividly.

Jiggy Manicad and this iconic report

Can AI do this pic.twitter.com/dH0OorLNdH https://t.co/TTemY3exz4

— KNTY News 4 Philippines (@ronilyow) September 25, 2023

 Can you repeat that, Jiggy?

JP Soriano and Chino Gaston vs. Theme park rides

but can ai do this https://t.co/S6xZORCqQM pic.twitter.com/0IbCLzbgvY

— skye (@fmtsky) September 25, 2023

At least it looks like he had fun.

can AI do this? pic.twitter.com/LwyaGzTiww https://t.co/ZDtB7e8K9V

— ellie (@exiletosaturn) September 25, 2023

Props to Chino Gaston for attempting this challenge.

Bam Alegre’s interviewee

AI COULD NEVERpic.twitter.com/K75IQquWP0 https://t.co/7uXLLyB0kp

— perfect all-filipino bitch (@pamallanite) September 25, 2023

Throwback to the most confusing interview Bam Alegre ever conducted.

Doris Bigornia’s iconic moments

Can AI do this? https://t.co/BlSctSKOls pic.twitter.com/GEZiJHPnw3

— (@raffyccino) September 25, 2023

Even when Doris stays still, she’s still iconic.

But can AI do this? https://t.co/dqtBEd0wgN pic.twitter.com/SXJVO5XzOK

— LJ Abadinas (@ljabadinas) September 25, 2023

Doris bravely heading to HQ and asking these soldiers if they want to greet anyone for Christmas is the funniest thing ever.

but can AI do this???pic.twitter.com/O3VmbE3nd0 https://t.co/hvf8WMlObU

— willoughby tucker (@cainhydn) September 25, 2023

We don’t know if this is a newscast or an Eat Bulaga Sugod Bahay segment. 

So what do you think? Can AI top these iconic news moments?

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