If you were on Twitter earlier this year, you may have noticed a picture of Pope Francis with a particularly fashionable puffer jacket. A series of images swept the internet with millions of people talking about his style and re-sharing the story.
However, it never happened. The pope never wore the designer coat, in fact, the coat never existed in the first place. It was all AI.
So how are you supposed to spot an AI generated image?
Spotting an AI generated image has become increasingly difficult. With the advancements of DALL-E, Midjourney and other AI image generators, mistakes commonly associated with an AI image are slowly being ironed out.
1) Look at the Hands and Teeth
AI still struggles with hands - look for extra fingers or unusual positioning.
2) Check the Background
AI images often have blurred or nonsensical backgrounds.
3) Look for Inconsistencies
Lighting, shadows, and reflections may not be consistent.
