Can you tell if it’s AI-Generated or real?

It’s Christmas eve - and we thought we could do a special issue for you today.

AI tools have become incredibly good at creating lifelike content, from hyper-realistic images to human-sounding voices. But how sharp are your skills in spotting the difference? Let’s put your instincts to the test!

Below, you’ll find a series of images.

Your mission? Decide whether each one was generated by AI or is a photo of something real.

Ready to play? Let’s go!

1. Canyon Views

2. Eagle eating prey

3. Polar Lights

4. Horses grazing

5. Mountain Lake

6. New York City

7. Highlands

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