Social media is full of fake pictures these days. Recently, fake pictures generated by AI featuring Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami and tennis sensation Sania Mirza have gone viral. In one of these images, they are shown in Dubai, while in others, they appear dressed in wedding attire. Some posts claim that they are planning to get married. Let us clarify that all these pictures and claims are false. Today, we will share tips on how to identify fake pictures.
What is going viral?
A particular post is gaining significant traction on social media, claiming that cricketer Mohammed Shami and tennis star Sania Mirza are dating each other. One such post, going viral, has the caption, “Beautiful picture of Mohammed Shami and Sania Mirza, congratulations Shami Bhai.” Another post reads, “Lovely picture of Mohammed Shami and Sania Mirza in Dubai.” Many users have commented on these posts, spreading more speculation.
Mohammed Shami’s Statement:
Shami said, “It is strange, and it has been done deliberately for entertainment, but what can be done? If I open my phone, I see such memes. I would just like to say that I think memes are made for entertainment, but if they are related to someone’s life, you should think about it before sharing such things.”
What did the fact check reveal?
The post circulating on social media claims that Mohammed Shami and Sania Mirza are dating, but Mohammed Shami himself has denied it. The post went viral based on false claims, and people are advised to be careful when coming across such posts.
Image of Sania Mirza And Mohammad Shami in Wedding Attire is AI Generated pic.twitter.com/5n74W3HPc6
— Only Fact (@OnlyFactIndia) December 24, 2024
How to identify fake photos made by AI:
AI-generated photos can look incredibly realistic, making them hard to detect. However, there are some ways to identify them:
- Look at the details: AI-generated photos may have unusual details. For example, the fingers in the image might appear strange, or the ears may be missing.
- Check the background: In some AI-made photos, while a real background might be used, you can notice something unusual or blurry if you look closely.
Mohammed Shami Breaks Silence On Sania Mirza Marriage Rumours, Says “If You Have Guts…#MohammadShami #SaniaMirza pic.twitter.com/V3FI0Y3jov
— Shubhankar Mishra (@shubhankrmishra) July 20, 2024
- Use AI detection tools: Many tools are available online to detect AI-generated photos. These tools can help you identify if an image is fake.
- Observe the shadows: Pay attention to how shadows appear in fake images. The shadow should align with the light source. If it doesn’t, the image could be fake.
- Reverse image search: You can also check the authenticity of an image by doing a reverse image search on Google. If the image is real, you should find information related to it.