AI vs. Reality: Can You Spot the AI? (Featuring 10 Images)

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🚀 It’s Friday! …so how about a little challenge?

This week, we’re diving into one of the best AI image generators I’ve come across—Ideogram. This tool is changing the game for creators, artists, and anyone curious about how AI is blurring the lines between reality and digital art.

So, let’s put it to the test with a fun challenge. I’ve put together 10 images below. Some are real photos, and some were created using Ideogram’s AI magic. Your mission? Figure out which ones are real and which are generated by AI.

It might sound simple, but trust me—AI has gotten scary good at replicating real-life textures, shadows, and even the imperfections that make photos feel authentic. Ready to give it a shot?

💡 The Challenge: Real or AI?

Take a close look at each of the 10 images below. For each one, ask yourself: Is this a real photograph, or was it generated by AI? Pay attention to the small details—like the way light hits an object, the texture of surfaces, or how shadows fall.

Here they are:

#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

#6

#7

#8

#9

#10

Got your guesses? Lock them in.

The Reveal

Drumroll… Here are the answers:

#1 - A bowl of fruit

REAL

#2 - A city skyline at sunset

AI 🤖

#3 - A classic sports car in a garage

AI 🤖

#4 - A cozy living room with a fireplace

REAL

#5 - A dog playing in a park

AI 🤖

#6 - A busy street with multiple storefront signs

REAL

#7 - A scene showing two people resting at the summit of the Himalayas

AI 🤖

#8 - A photo of a weathered brick wall in a quiet neighborhood at dusk with graffiti on it

AI 🤖

#9 - A photo of a student standing in front of a dorm room. The student is holding a skateboard and wearing a black jacket and a beanie.

AI 🤖

#10 - A group of people jogging in a park at sunrise

REAL

How did you do? Whether you nailed it or got stumped by the AI, it’s incredible to see how far image generation technology has come. Ideogram’s ability to create such lifelike images is truly next level. If you haven’t tried it out yet, I highly recommend giving it a spin here

PS: Ideogram has an API too!

If you're a developer, you can even build software using its powerful image generation capabilities. Imagine the possibilities.

Until next time, keep your eyes sharp—AI is only going to get better at fooling us!

Oh…an Announcement! 🚨

I’ve launched a YouTube channel where I’ll be posting videos related to the content in this newsletter, such as automation tutorials, no-code solutions, productivity hacks, and exploring startups in the AI space. You can subscribe here

The first video is out, focusing on Not Diamond, an AI model aggregator. Watch it here.

Okay, cheers!

Jagger