Four tornadoes tore through Michigan last week, killing four people. In the days since, photos of the destruction have flooded social media feeds, but not all of them are real.
- Four tornadoes hit Michigan last week, killing four people.
- AI-generated images of the damage are spreading on social media.
- A local expert says to check hands, words, and edges to spot fakes.
WATCH: How to spot fake AI tornado photos on your social media feed
How to spot fake AI tornado photos on your social media feed
As images of the storm aftermath circulate online, a St. Johns computer store owner is warning neighbors that many of the photos they’re seeing may be AI-generated or doctored, and he says there are ways to tell the difference.
Jason Denovich says the problem is widespread.
“A good majority of the images that you see on Facebook and Instagram are either doctored or not real at all – from AI,” Denovich said…