Viral Video Tests Public's Ability to Spot AI-Generated Images

In Spain, a viral video tests the public's ability to distinguish between real and AI-generated images. The video, created by Javier Cazarez, features eight pairs of images – from portraits to landscapes – and challenges viewers to spot the AI creations. Cazarez's commentary is humorous, and his occasional incorrect guesses highlight the difficulty of this task. "It's amazing how realistic some of these AI images are," says Cazarez in one segment. The video's popularity reflects a growing concern about the spread of manipulated images online and the need for media literacy. The ease with which AI can now generate realistic-looking images poses a challenge for verifying information online, highlighting the importance of critical thinking and fact-checking.