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How to spot fake AI images

The above video walks you through four examples of images that have been generated by AI - and the features to look out for to train your eye to better spot similar attempts elsewhere around the web.

Some of these images are pretty convincing; for one thing, they might depict a scene that might not be beyond the bounds of credibility. This is when AI-generated images can be particularly effective because your brain and eye are more likely to forgive or overlook a detail that is not quite right. 

Take a look to see examples of what to look out for in future.

Published

April 12, 2024

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Nicky Ryan

Senior Media Producer with The Journal

The Journal
Knowledge Bank

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