Posted 2/28/2024, 11:45:00 PM
Viral AI-Generated Photo of Man Smoking in 20th Century McDonald's Deemed Fake
- Viral photo of a man smoking in McDonald's is completely fake, made with AI
- Image shows a man with long hair and mustache smoking a cigarette, something allowed in 20th century McDonald's
- Clear signs it's AI unusually long fingers, nonsensical text, clothing inconsistencies
- Went viral because it depicts a version of the past with public smoking that no longer exists
- More consequential fake AI images likely to circulate, especially around 2024 US presidential election