AI-Generated Image of Kancha Gachibowli Forest Viral as Real on Social Media
The image was generated through AI algorithms, and it does not depict a real scenario. It serves as an example of the capabilities of artificial intelligence in creating realistic visuals. It is important to be aware of the distinction between real and artificially generated content in the digital age. This image showcases the advancements in AI technology and its potential for various applications. It is essential to critically evaluate the authenticity of visuals in the digital space.
Amid the protests against the clearing of the Kancha Gachibowli forest in Hyderabad, an image showing bulldozers razing trees and several birds and animals running in fear is being shared as a recent image from the area. Is the claim true?
No, the claim is false as this image is generated using artificial intelligence (AI) tools.
What we found:
At first, we noticed some irregularities in the image such as the blurry background and the abnormality with the bird's body. Additionally, the colour on the deer and peacocks looked extremely clear. We also noticed that the body of a deer was missing and only its face was visible in the image. All this pointed that the image could be created using AI. We, then, ran the image on AI-detection websites such as Hive Moderation, Sightengine, and Was It AI and found that all three platforms noted that the image was "likely AI."
Hive Moderation concluded that the image was 98.2% "likely AI." While Sightengine was 99% sure that the image was created using AI and Was It AI noted "There was some chance that this image, or parts of it, was created by AI." We also noticed some comments inquiring about the image. To which, Perplexity AI also responded that it was "likely AI."
On Kancha Gachibowli:
On Thursday, the Supreme Court instructed the Telangana chief secretary to guarantee that, until further notice, no trees be cut down at Kancha Gachibowli location. The Telangana High Court had also directed the Congress-led state government to stop tree cutting activities until the upcoming hearing. Since March 31, more than 50 bulldozers had been clearing land in Kancha Gachibowli, next to the University of Hyderabad, despite significant opposition and protests from students and university personnel.
HONESTAI ANALYSIS:
An AI-generated image aimed to show the situation of birds and animals amid the felling of trees in Kancha Gachibowli has gone viral as real on social media platforms.
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