AI vs. AI: Spotting the Real Intelligence in a World of Artificial Deception, Shares Himank Tripathi
He believes that learning how to separate authentic content from artificial creation is now a critical life skill.
'AI will not replace humans, but those who use AI will replace those who don't,' Tripathi says, quoting former IBM CEO Ginni Rometty. With the global AI market poised to cross USD 1 trillion before 2030, he points to Gen AI as the most disruptive force in this evolving landscape. He cites examples like 'Bloo', a virtual YouTube personality with over 2.5 million subscribers.
While its animated appearance clearly signals it's AI-generated, most modern Gen AI content isn't that easy to identify.
Tripathi, who has spent hundreds of hours studying Gen AI media, has developed a checklist of red flags. First, the timeline—most realistic Gen AI breakthroughs began surfacing in 2023. Next, the duration—AI still struggles with long, continuous shots. 'If a video runs over 10–20 seconds without cuts, there's a high chance it's not AI,' he says. He references films like
Oldboy
and songs like
Roop Tera Mastana
to highlight how difficult these seamless takes are for machines to replicate.
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There are also consistent visual glitches. AI-generated humans often have blurry teeth, oddly shaped eyes, rubbery skin without pores, or anatomically incorrect hands and limbs—extra fingers or awkward joints. Facial expressions may appear flat or robotic, lacking the subtle emotions real humans display. Inconsistencies also show up in wardrobe and environment—slight changes in clothing, mismatched lighting, or shifting backgrounds often expose synthetic origins.
'AI still can't maintain a consistent environment or logical visual continuity,' he notes.
Text within images is another giveaway. Signs or words on clothing often appear misspelled or unreadable. Audio also doesn't escape scrutiny—AI voices tend to be overly melodic or lack emotional nuance, with lip-sync issues frequently giving them away. Written content generated by AI, he adds, is typically simplistic, formulaic, and riddled with hallucinated facts or unnecessary references.
Tripathi believes that India, already a leader in AI adoption, must also lead in digital literacy. With generative AI being increasingly used for misinformation and fraud—and cybercrimes expected to cross USD 10 trillion by 2025—he stresses the need for public awareness. 'It's not about fearing AI, but about understanding it,' he says.
While AI may eventually create content that's indistinguishable from reality, that point hasn't arrived yet. 'We still have time to sharpen our eyes and minds,' Tripathi adds. 'And the best way to embrace AI is to stay conscious of what's real and what's not.'
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