How can I tell if a photo online is fake or AI-made?
You will learn simple things to check before trusting a surprising photo.
Some photos online are not real. A computer can make a picture that looks real.
Often there are small clues. Look closely at hands, fingers, and teeth.
Check text in the image too. Fake photos often have odd, blurry letters.
When a photo seems shocking, slow down and look before you believe it.
- Zoom in and study hands, eyes, and fine details.
- Look for strange edges or parts that blur together.
- Check any words in the picture for odd letters.
- If it still feels off, search to see if a trusted news site shows it.
Please give me a short, simple checklist of things to look for to tell if a photo might be made by a computer.
Paste it into ChatGPT, then change the words in brackets to fit you. It opens in a new tab, so you will not lose this page.

When a photo surprises you, pause and look closely before you trust it.
