Cover photo AI generated image created by Doug Custer
(Doug announced right away he created this image)
One example of several that
Bigfoot researchers use to verify images
Sasquatch Investigators & Journalists
Have Many Tools when Identifying Image Authenticity
Journalists & Researchers have many tools at their disposal when it comes to identifying actual photographs opposed to AI generated images.
1st of all the person making a claim that it came from a hand held camera, trail camera or security camera for example. Must provide the original image for inspection.
If the person making the claim refuses to do so, then they must be hiding something.
An inspection of the original photo details and or File Info will reveal the device that captured the image and chain of custody.
For example the following game camera image.
The File Info from this image shows it was taken on November 6th, 2022 at 9:40 PM
From a Stealth Cam model SCT-G42NG
It then shows it being placed on a PC & the File Path it was placed in.
If the person making the claim cant provide an original photo that shows the Device Info showing the camera and model, we must assume they are attempting to deceive the public.
Its rather easy to weed out AI hoaxers & will not be much of an issue for those that know what to look for.
This is just one example of many that can be used to identify photographs that come from a camera. There are a lot of tell tale give aways in an AI image that can help weed out the hoaxers too.
