Did AI Generate This Photo? Here’s How To Tell

Picture this: you see an image online of a public figure doing something they’re definitely not known for doing. Say, the head of the Catholic Church stepping out in a dope puffer coat. How do you know if the image is real or if it’s the internet internet-ing as usual, sharing fakes in order to start a trending frenzy?

AI-powered image tools have arrived and they’re allowing for some impressive, and sometimes scary, creations. Seeing used to be believing, …