AI-generated images and posts are showing up more often on social media, but less than half of people say they feel sure they can spot them.
Confidence gap in spotting AI content
A survey mentioned by CNET found that just 44% of people felt confident they could tell if images or content online were made by AI. This shows that people are feeling less certain as AI tools become more common on social media.
The survey also found that most people think AI-generated posts and images are already common on social media, showing how fast this type of content has become part of daily online life. MSN reported these main findings from the survey.
Growing presence of AI-generated media
‘AI slop,’ a term for low-quality or misleading AI-generated images and posts, is showing up more online. This makes it harder for people to tell what is real and what is fake.
The survey suggests that as AI-generated content looks more real, people feel less sure about spotting fake or edited media. Many are worried that this technology could make it harder to trust what they see online.
Difficulty telling real from synthetic images
PhoneArena reported that new AI image tools are making pictures look more convincing, which makes it harder for regular people to tell what is real. The report also shared research showing that many people have trouble telling real images from AI-made ones.
As generative AI tools get better, the difference between real and fake content is shrinking. This is making people feel more unsure online.
Trust and misinformation concerns
CNET also found that people are worried about misinformation. As AI-generated content spreads, users are concerned that false or misleading material could be shared without clear labels.
The survey pointed out that this growing uncertainty could change how people interact with online content, especially when posts or images look real but might not be.
A shifting digital landscape
The survey shows how fast generative AI is changing social media. Now that AI can make very realistic images and posts, checking if something is real is more important than ever.
The results show that even though more people know about AI-generated content, they are not getting better at spotting it. This is becoming a bigger problem as AI becomes a bigger part of online platforms.
