Amidst the seemingly endless stream of posts, videos, and memes that flood our social media daily, an image suddenly emerged that caught the attention of many. It showed three proud men beaming with pride as they presented a huge lobster they said they had caught off the coast of Gran Canaria. The claim that it was the largest lobster in the world - weighing a staggering 150kg and measuring an incredible 2.60m long (excluding the moustache) - left people amazed. But is the picture really what it seems?

The tempting lure of the extraordinary
Our modern world is characterized by the greed for the extraordinary, the spectacular, the unprecedented. We long for sensations, for stories that inspire our imagination and awaken our curiosity. And this is exactly where the mysterious image comes in that has spread like wildfire on social media. It ticks all the boxes for the perfect story: an exotic location, a gigantic creature beyond our imagination, and the showcase of supposed explorers who were brave enough to tame this incredible creature.
At first glance: A lobster of superlatives
It's hard to deny that the image is impressive at first glance. The men posing on the boat exude pride and a sense of adventure. The lobster itself – oh, the lobster! – takes up almost the entire surface of the boat, its huge claws gaping menacingly and its shell glistening in the sunlight. It's hard to believe the numbers emblazoned next to the picture. A Hummer the size of a small car? It seems as if nature broke its own laws here to surprise us with this miracle.
The skeptical view: evidence of discrepancies
But before we get completely carried away by this spectacular story, it's worth taking a closer look at the details. A simple zoom into the image suddenly reveals strange pixel patterns that are reminiscent of bygone days of digital photography. The men proudly presenting the lobster appear strangely unnatural in their pose and proportions. Arms, wrists and hands appear oversized in relation to the body. One thing in particular stands out: the lobster itself looks like it came out of a bad CGI film from the 90s.
The revelation: A joke with a serious background
The truth behind the picture is both disappointing and disturbing. The image is an elaborate joke that, at first glance, is as convincing as it is misleading. The claim that Puerto Rican fishermen caught this extraordinary lobster off the coast of Gran Canaria is nothing more than AI IMAGE!
An “AI image” is an image generated or manipulated by artificial intelligence (AI). In this context, it may mean that AI technologies were used to create, modify or optimize the image. AI can be used to generate images that look realistic but are actually generated by an algorithm, or to alter existing images by adding, removing, or changing elements.



The lesson: Critical thinking in times of disinformation
This curious image, which enchanted us at first glance, reminds us of the importance of thinking critically and questioning information . In a time when fakes and conspiracy theories are ubiquitous on the Internet, we should not be fooled by superficialities. The story of the giant lobster of Gran Canaria may be an entertaining joke, but it also contains a serious message. By testing our willingness to check facts, she encourages us to look behind the scenes and search for the truth - even if it lies behind a supposed miracle.
A call for vigilance
As a reader of this story, you are part of a generation that has the tools and power to debunk disinformation. Don't be blinded by superficial impressions. Question, research and form your own opinion. In a time when images and stories can go viral in seconds, it is our responsibility to defend the truth and hold accountable those who seek to mislead us.
Here are ten signs you can look for to identify possible image manipulation through AI/AI image analysis:
- Unnatural Shadows: Look for unusual or conflicting shadows in the image. False shadows can indicate subsequent editing.
- Transitions and edges: Carefully examine the transitions between different objects in the image. If they appear blurry or unnatural, this could indicate image manipulation.
- Consistency in Structures: Look for consistency in patterns, textures and structures. Inconsistencies may indicate inserted elements.
- Perspective and distortions: Check whether the perspective and distortions are consistent with the spatial conditions. Unnatural distortions may indicate editing.
- Pixel patterns and artifacts: Look for noticeable pixel patterns, blurring, or irregular gradients. These could indicate digital manipulation.
- Facial and body proportions: Examine the proportions of faces and body parts for possible distortions. Unusual conditions may indicate image manipulation.
- Light reflections: Check whether the light reflections on the surfaces in the image are realistic. Noticeable reflections could indicate digital insertions.
- Details in backgrounds: Note whether background details are realistic. Unusual objects or missing shadows could indicate tampering.
- Sharp-to-blur ratio: Check the ratio between sharp and blurred elements in the image. A sudden transition could indicate image editing.
- Artificial Textures: Look for textures or areas in the image that look perfect in an unnatural way. This could indicate digital revision.
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