How to spot an AI image: 6 telltale signs it's fake - and my go-to free detectors

So, how can you spot an AI image? Here are six signs for spotting the fakes, plus my favorite free AI image detector.
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Stability AI Review: Stable Diffusion Is a Household Name in AI Images for a Reason

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AI systems and humans ‘see’ the world differently – and that’s why AI images look so garish

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All Gemini Users Can Now Use the Viral Nano Banana AI Image Generator. Here's How

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Is that an AI image? 6 telltale signs it's a fake - and my favorite free detectors

AI images have subtle flaws that reveal they're fake. Check faces, hands, and textures for common AI errors. Free tools like Circle to Search help detect AI images. So, how can you spot an AI image?