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Q. How can I find out if an image or video is real or fake? Or, how can I trace an image to its original context?

How can I spot a deceptive image or know where an image originated? 

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Last Updated: Feb 06, 2025     Views: 384

See below for some tips!

You can learn more about how to spot deceptive imagery on this tab of the Media Literacy Guide. Learn about Image-based generative AI on the Generative AI Guide. The Generative AI guide also has other detection tools in this box.

media lit tab Generative AI guide tab

 

A reverse image search can help you know where an image is coming from. This video explains more:

 

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  • TCC Media Literacy Guide: Deceptive Imagery Opens in new window
  • Q. What are some recommended photo editors? Opens in new window
  • Q. What are some detection tools to know if a textual work was created with AI? Opens in new window
  • Google Image Search Opens in new window
  • How Easy Is It to Fool A.I.-Detection Tools? - New York Times Opens in new window
  • News Literacy Project Instagram Reel on doing a Reverse Image Search Opens in new window

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