How to Spot Fake AI Photos | Hany Farid | TED

How do you know if that shocking photo in your feed is real, or just another AI fake? Digital forensics expert Hany Farid explains how he helps journalists, courts and governments find structural errors in AI-generated images, offering four practical tips everyday individuals can use when facing the internet’s war on reality. (Recorded at TED2025 on April 10, 2025)

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This TED Talk by Hany Farid discusses the growing issue of AI-generated images and how they can be identified. Farid, a digital forensics expert, provides four practical tips to help individuals discern real photos from AI fakes, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking in the digital age.