A photo purportedly showing the last giant from 1890 has caused a stir on social media. It's this photo with the title

The last giant

Screenshot: Photo supposedly shows last giant
Screenshot: Photo supposedly shows last giant

Fact check

Our fact check revealed that the image is an AI-generated artwork posted in a Russian Telegram group called “MIDJOURNEY (Нейросеть)”.

Screenshot of Telegram group: MIDJOURNEY (Нейросеть)
Screenshot of Telegram group: MIDJOURNEY (Нейросеть)

If you look at the image enlarged, you can see from the faces that the AI ​​did not work correctly at this point, as individual faces appear distorted:

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The group “MIDJOURNEY (Нейросеть)” is known for regularly publishing AI-generated images. The photo of the supposedly largest dog from 1890 was the result of artificial intelligence and not authentic.

Screenshot of Telegram group: MIDJOURNEY (Нейросеть)
Screenshot of Telegram group: MIDJOURNEY (Нейросеть)

The photo quickly gained popularity on social media and the internet and was widely shared. Many users were fascinated by the supposedly historical find and speculated about the true story behind the giant.

AI-generated images can look so realistic today

AI-generated images can now look so realistic that they look almost like real historical photographs. This raises questions about the authenticity of information on the Internet. At a time when misinformation and fake news are becoming increasingly widespread, it is important to critically question what we see and share on social media and the internet.

The exposure of the photo of the “last giant” shows that we cannot blindly rely on what is presented to us on the Internet. It is necessary to check facts and obtain information from trustworthy sources to avoid falling prey to misinformation.

Finally, the alleged photo of the “last giant” is just one example of how AI-generated images can be misleading. It highlights the need to be vigilant and carefully examine information before accepting it as true and disseminating it.


Clues and features

AI-generated images can appear deceptively real at first glance, but there are some clues and characteristics that can indicate that an image was created artificially. Here are some signs to look out for:

Unnatural Textures and Patterns:

AI-generated images may have unusual or repeating textures and patterns that are atypical in the real world. For example, an AI-generated image of a landscape might show unusually uniform clouds or unnatural transitions between different areas.

Inconsistent lighting conditions:

In AI-generated images, shadows and light reflections can appear inconsistent or illogical. Make sure the light source and the resulting shadows and reflections are consistent in the image.

Facial and body abnormalities:

AI-generated images of people may show anatomical anomalies such as disproportionate body parts, blurred facial features, or oddly shaped eyes and mouths.

Blurred or missing details:

AI-generated images may contain blurry or inaccurate details not found in real photographs. For example, signs, text or fine structures may appear unclear or blurry.

Artificial artifacts:

AI-generated images may contain digital artifacts that indicate an artificial origin, such as visible grid lines, pixel defects, or unusual color transitions.

Implausible motives or combinations:

Look for unusual or unlikely combinations of objects, animals, or people that would be rare or unlikely in the real world.

Inconsistent image quality:

AI-generated images can have different resolutions or image qualities within an image. This may indicate that different parts of the image were assembled from different sources.


Source: Reference to Telegram group

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