AI artwork is amazing, and it’s becoming more impressive every day. It can already copy the style of famous artists and create images of famous people. In fact, it’s getting harder to tell the difference between real photos and images created by AI. However, there are still ways to spot AI-generated content if you know what to look for.
One trick is to zoom in closely on the image. AI often struggles with small details, so you might notice odd pixels or shapes that don’t quite fit. Look closely at people’s skin, too. If it seems too smooth and perfect, there is a good chance that it is made by AI. Another clue is the lighting and reflections. Check if shadows line up correctly or if light reflects naturally in people’s eyes. AI commonly fails to get these correct.
If you’re not sure about an image, you can also try doing a reverse image search online. This method can help you track down the source of the image and determine whether it has been altered in some way. Remember that even newsworthy images can be fake. If an image is trending on social media but you can’t find it on trustworthy platforms, it’s always wise to question whether it’s real or fake.
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Words in Use
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recognize [ˋrɛkəg͵naɪz]
vt. 認出；承認，認可
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spot [spɑt]
n. 斑點；地點；汙漬
vt. 認出，注意到
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struggle [ˋstrʌg!]
vi. 奮 / 努力
n. 奮 / 努力；難事
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smooth [smuð]
vt. & vi. （使）平坦
adj. 平滑的；順利的
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shadow [ˋʃædo]
vt. 以影籠罩
n. 陰影
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fake [fek]
a. 假的
vt. 偽造；假裝
n. 贗品
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track [træk]
n. 小徑；（火車的）軌道；跑道；田徑運動（= track and field）；歌 / 樂曲
vt. 追蹤；留下（泥巴等）痕跡於……
Extra Words
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artwork [ˋɑrt͵wɝk]
n. 藝術品
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content [kənˋtɛnt]
adj. 滿足的（= satisfied）
n. 滿足
vt. 使滿足（= satisfy）
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pixel [ˋpɪksəl]
n. 畫素
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reflection [rɪˋflɛkʃən]
n. 反射；熟思
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reflect [rɪˋflɛkt]
vt. 反射；反應
vi. 思考（與介詞 on 並用）
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alter [ˋɔltɚ]
vt. 修改（衣服）
vt. & vi. 改變
Practical Phrases
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tell the difference between A and B 辨別／區分 A 與 B
Gary can’t tell the difference between salt and sugar just by looking.
蓋瑞無法僅僅透過觀察區分出鹽巴跟糖。
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struggle with... 與⋯⋯搏鬥／掙扎
The old man has struggled with illnesses for years.
那位老人已和病魔纏鬥多年。
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struggle to V 奮 / 努力做
There are many families struggling to survive on low incomes.
有許多家庭靠著微薄的收入努力過活。
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track down... / track... down 追蹤查 / 到……
The police finally tracked down the place where the robbers were hiding.
警方終於找到了那些搶匪的藏身處。
Tips in Use 重點解析
♦ if 引導的名詞子句與條件句
本文使用了兩種 if 的用法，分別說明如下：
1. if 引導名詞子句
本文副標題、第二段倒數第二句、第二天文章第三段第一句皆用到 if 引導的名詞子句。
此時 if 表「是否……」，等同於 whether（如本文第三段第二句和最後一句之用法），其所引導的名詞子句作一般動詞的受詞。
例 I don’t know if / whether I’ll be free next weekend.
我不知道我下週末有沒有空。
if 引導的名詞子句不能作介詞的受詞，也不能作句子的主詞使用，此時要改用 whether。
例 Whether the movie will be a success remains uncertain.
這部電影是否會賣座仍是未知數。
2. if 引導條件句
本文第一段最後一句、第二段第四句、第三段第一句和最後一句皆為 if 引導的條件句。
使用純條件假設語氣時，表示說話者認為若 if 子句的條件存在，就會有預期的結果。if 引導的條件句可置於主要子句之前或之後。
例 I’d appreciate it if you can give me a call.
如果你能撥通電話給我，我將不勝感激。
You Can Do This 英文試金石
請依句意在空格內填入適當的字詞
❶ 兒童有時無法分清對與錯。
Children sometimes can’t tell the ____________ between right and wrong.
❷ 這名老師較關注在這門課上有困難的學生。
The teacher pays more attention to students who are __________ with the subject.
❸ 蘇珊觸摸這些花的時候發現它們是假的。
Susan realized the flowers were ______ when she touched them.