It’s getting harder than ever to tell what’s real and what’s rendered. Here’s the truth behind the images you just analyzed:

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A real image is captured from reality and contains natural imperfections, such as small skin blemishes, uneven textures, and the realistic play of light and shadow.

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Even though you guessed right, the AI version looked convincing, and the AI tools are advancing rapidly,  reshaping everything from art and journalism to marketing and identity.

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This simple exercise underscores a powerful reality: in the age of generative AI, our perception of authenticity is being rewritten. What we see is no longer proof of what is.