AI-based tech is slowly finding its way into consumer products. Image generators like Midjourney and Dall-E are already accessible to the masses. While AI is great at what it does, its ethical boundaries are yet to be determined. As of now, there aren’t any clear regulations on the usage of AI image generators. This has already led to a number of harassment and abuse cases. If you come across an image that seems like it was created to get a reaction out of people, there are a few methods you can employ to tell if it is AI-generated. Check them out below.
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Observe the fingers of the subject
AI image generators may be good at producing pictures of people but they still struggle to get the minute details right. If you suspect that an image of a person is AI-generated, pay close attention to their fingers. If you see any additional, crooked, or fused fingers, chances are that the image is AI-generated.
Pay close attention to the facial features
Miscreants who devise AI images to spread misinformation are aware of AI’s shortcomings in rendering human fingers. This is why the hands of the subject are cropped out in AI-generated images. The good news is that you can tell whether an image is AI-generated by closely focussing on the subject’s face. The signs you need to look out for are smoothened skin, overly glossy eyeballs, different eye colours, and inconsistent wrinkles.
Look at the signs, billboards, banners, or any text in the image
Another thing that AI image generators struggle with is rendering text in the images. Oftentimes, the text on an AI-generated image is total gibberish resembling English or any other language. Pay attention to the signs, banners, and other places with text. If you notice any inconsistencies, it is possible that the image is AI-generated.
Check if the objects in the image are real
If the person in the image is holding a phone, check if it is a real phone. Look for the company label or marking. If it resembles an iPhone, check the legitimacy of the Apple logo. If there’s a fridge in the background, look for the name of its manufacturer. Most AI generators are unable to create the exact model of a product.
Focus on the background
If you don’t see anything with the subject, it is time to observe the background. The devil is in the details and AI image generators often mess up the details. Look for any weird-looking objects in the background that make no contextual sense. Oftentimes, AI fills up the background with just one object. When told to create an image of a living room, the AI generator will make the common mistake of filling up the walls with a lot of paintings. Always place the background in the proper context while looking at an image.
Perform a reverse image search
If you’re looking at an artwork and want to make sure it is not AI-generated, simply perform a reverse image search to find the artist who created it. If you can’t find the art posted anywhere else, chances are that it was created by AI. If you’re lucky, the search will lead you to the place where the image was first posted. You can ask the original poster if the image is AI-generated.
Use the Hive AI Detector extension
If you still can’t judge whether an image is AI-generated or not, simply get the Hive AI Detector to do it for you. You can find this extension in the Chrome Web Store. Once the extension has been installed, right-click on an image and select ‘Hive AI Detector’. The extension will let you know the likelihood of the image being AI-generated.
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Conclusion
These are the top 7 methods you can use to tell if an image is AI-generated. If you come across an image that seems incendiary or provocative, do not believe them right away. If you’re a Twitter user, always look out for Community Notes. Read this article to learn how you can spot a deepfake video.
