r/Aiorfake

These ice cream cookies look delicious but also totally fake lol

These ice cream cookies look delicious but also totally fake lol

I keep seeing these food ads and i’m pretty sure this one is just pure ai generation. if you look at the bite mark in the bottom cookie, the texture of the ice cream doesn’t actually crumble or react like real food would. also the chocolate chips are just kind of floating on the surface in a way that looks way too perfect. i'm hungry now but i'm like 99% sure no one actually baked these.

u/Exotic-Mine-6008 — 19 hours ago
Is this landscape a real place or just a high-res ai render?
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Is this landscape a real place or just a high-res ai render?

I saw this mountain reflection photo and it looks stunning but something about the symmetry feels a bit too "perfect." the way the sun starburst is hitting the water and the mountains at the same time feels like it's ignoring how actual lighting works. if you zoom into the rocks at the bottom, they have that weird blurry texture that ai always struggles with. what do you guys think, would you travel here or is it just pixels?

u/MiceNoisy — 19 hours ago
Drone shot or just a really good ai landscape?

Drone shot or just a really good ai landscape?

I’m looking at this aerial view of the river and the fields, and the way the water bends is just confusing me. if you follow the path of the river, it seems to split and merge in ways that don't really follow natural geography. also the transition between the snowy mountains and the green forest happens way too fast without any realistic tree line. looks like a midjourney creation to me, anyone else see the glitches?

u/Minute-Wind-788 — 13 hours ago
Is this a real watercolor painting or just an ai filter?

Is this a real watercolor painting or just an ai filter?

I found this art piece of a ballerina and i can’t tell if a human actually picked up a brush for this. the "paint splatters" in the background look a bit too procedurally generated and follow a very specific digital pattern. also the way her fingers blend into the light at the top looks exactly like how ai struggles with fine motor details. it’s beautiful for sure, but i’m trying to figure out if it’s authentic or not.

u/FunnyVast1136 — 12 hours ago
who even designed these car doors lol

who even designed these car doors lol

i found this shot of a guy posing with a blue convertible on a streetwear page and i'm honestly not sure if it's real? i think the trees in the background are actually just painted on because the branches seem to be growing right through the car's open doors without hitting anything, so does anyone know if this is a real place or just a weird render?

u/MiceNoisy — 23 hours ago
Is it just me or does the sun look way too small in this photo?

Is it just me or does the sun look way too small in this photo?

I found this beach shot on an old travel blog and I'm honestly not sure if it's real or what. I think the blue towel on the right is actually just a piece of paper because it's not casting a shadow on the sand at all, so does anyone know if this is just a weird edit or a real place?

u/Extreme_Public_5774 — 23 hours ago
who even built this pink house in the middle of a snowstorm?

who even built this pink house in the middle of a snowstorm?

I found this cozy-looking shot on a real estate blog and I'm honestly not sure if it's a real photo. I think the icicles hanging from the front porch are actually just glass decorations because they don't seem to be dripping or melting despite the sun being out, so does anyone know if this is a real place or just a high-end render?

u/Son_of_a_peasant — 23 hours ago
Is this city skyline even real or just a fancy screensaver?

Is this city skyline even real or just a fancy screensaver?

i found this sunset shot on a photography blog and i'm honestly not sure if it's real or what. i think the buildings in the center are actually just cardboard cutouts because the sun is glowing right through the solid concrete walls, so does anyone know if this is a legit photo?

u/impastable_spaghetti — 23 hours ago
Is this Can-Am actually real or am I tripping?

Is this Can-Am actually real or am I tripping?

I found this off-roading shot on an adventure page and I'm honestly not sure if it's a real photo or what. I think the mountains in the back are actually just a printed backdrop because the colors look way flatter than the dirt in the foreground, so can someone help me figure out if this is legit?

u/kimankur — 23 hours ago
Is it just me or does this "outdoor" catalog shoot look kind of fake?

Is it just me or does this "outdoor" catalog shoot look kind of fake?

I found this photo on a menswear blog and I'm honestly not sure if it's a real shot or what. I think the mist in the background is actually just a grey filter because the fog doesn't seem to touch the trees on the left at all, so can anyone help me figure out if this is legit?

u/No_Sea_1200 — 23 hours ago
Is this living room even a real place or just a high-end render?

Is this living room even a real place or just a high-end render?

I found this minimal interior design shot on a home decor page and I’m honestly not sure if it’s real? I think the wood slat wall is actually just a flat sticker because the shadows from the hanging lamps aren't hitting the individual grooves at all, so does anyone know if this is a real room or just some AI generation?

u/Least-Tea1918 — 23 hours ago
Is it just me or does this BMW look a little "off" for a real photo?

Is it just me or does this BMW look a little "off" for a real photo?

I found this car shot on a spotter's page and I'm honestly not sure if it's real or what. I think the exhaust pipes are actually just drawn on because they don't seem to have any depth or shadow inside the muffler tips, so can anyone help me figure out if this is a real M5 or a render?

u/UnstableWifiSoul — 23 hours ago
This campfire pic is definitely ai, right? lol

This campfire pic is definitely ai, right? lol

I saw this guy sitting by a fire with a diamond covered gun and the whole thing looks like a fever dream. if you look at the "balenciaga" logo on his jacket, the letters are all wonky and don't actually spell anything correctly. the fire also doesn't seem to be casting any realistic light on his legs or the log he’s sitting on.. i feel like someone just typed "hypebeast in the woods with a gold gun" into a generator..

u/PhysicalLaw4600 — 12 hours ago
Is this zebra pic actually real or am i trippin?

Is this zebra pic actually real or am i trippin?

I found this wildlife photo online and something about the face just feels totally off to me. if you look closely at the mouth area and the way the stripes blend into the mane, it looks way too smooth. the eyes also have that weird glassy ai look that doesn't quite match the lighting of the background. what do you guys think, is this a real shot or just a really good generation?

u/Right-Pirate-8751 — 19 hours ago
This aerial silks photo looks sick but check the hands...

This aerial silks photo looks sick but check the hands...

I was looking at this athletic shot and the lighting is incredible, but the anatomy is making me second guess everything. if you look at her hands and the way the fabric wraps around her legs, the shadows just don't seem to line up with the overhead light source. the muscles in her back also look a bit "over-defined" in a way that ai usually does when it's trying to look hyper-realistic. it’s a cool vibe but i’m leaning towards this being a generation.

u/Ambitious-Ad-739 — 18 hours ago
Ai is getting way too good at food photography lol

Ai is getting way too good at food photography lol

Check out this nutella and pancake spread i saw earlier today. the label on the jar is a dead giveaway because the text at the bottom is just complete gibberish if you zoom in. also the way that banana in the back is sliced looks super unnatural and just kind of melts into the table. it's crazy how convincing the lighting is until you actually start looking at the details.

u/OrangeSpectre — 17 hours ago
Found this on a profile, is it just me or is this ai?

Found this on a profile, is it just me or is this ai?

I was looking at this selfie and i can't tell if it's just a heavy filter or if the whole thing is generated. the hair strands near the shoulders look like they just disappear into her skin and the bookshelf in the back is a mess. if you look at the books, none of them have actual titles and the shelves just warp into each other. definitely feels like a midjourney or flux creation to me.

u/heyyprabhas — 12 hours ago
Weird vibes from this subway photo... ai check?

Weird vibes from this subway photo... ai check?

this photo of a girl on the train looks cool at first but the geometry of the ceiling is driving me crazy. the hsnd and the lights don't seem to follow a consistent perspective and they just kind of end abruptly plus her leg and boot like they are merged with the seat in a glitchy way.I am 99% sure this is a i but I wanted to see if anyone else spotted more errors

u/PhysicalLaw4600 — 12 hours ago
Is it just me or does this lake look like it was added in later?

Is it just me or does this lake look like it was added in later?

I found this vacation photo on a travel forum and I'm honestly not sure if it's a real shot or what. I think the metal railing is actually just a 2D overlay because the girl's arms seem to be passing right through the bars without touching them, so can anyone help me figure out if this is legit?

u/lil_alboh — 23 hours ago
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