FACT CHECK: The image showing a giant octopus ashore in Indonesia is created by AI
A photo claiming to show a giant octopus washed up on a shore in Bali, Indonesia was circulated online. This claim, however, is false. Investigation revealed that the image was posted by an Instagram account known for creating content using artificial intelligence (AI). The shared content turned out to be fabricated, not an actual event. Despite the widespread circulation of the image showing a giant octopus on a Bali shore, it has been determined that the image is not genuine. The original source of the photo is an Instagram account that regularly uses artificial intelligence to create striking but unrealistic images. People are often captivated by extraordinary visuals, especially those involving wildlife or natural phenomena, which can easily go viral. However, it’s important to verify such images through reliable sources before accepting them as truth, as AI and digital manipulations can create highly convincing but false representations. This instance serves as a reminder of the potential misinformation spread through digital platforms and emphasizes the need for critical appraisal of online content.
A photo shared on X allegedly shows a giant octopus washed up on a shore off of Bali, Indonesia.
⚠️ BIG 🦑 A very giant octopus was found off the coast of Bali, Indonesia pic.twitter.com/0u3NBH0J85
— VAL THOR (@CMDRVALTHOR) June 4, 2024
Verdict: False
The image was originally posted by an Instagram account that makes content with artificial intelligence (AI), according to its bio.
Fact Check:
A family bought a pet octopus they didn’t realize had many eggs which then hatched 50 octopus babies, according to Daily Mail. The octopus, named Terrance, recently died and the family found separate homes for the offspring, the outlet reported.
An X image purportedly shows a massive octopus on the shore of a beach. People, much smaller in comparison, can be seen in the background.
“BIG A very giant octopus was found off the coast of Bali, Indonesia,” the caption reads.
This is not a genuine image, however. Hive Moderation shows that the image is “99% likely to contain AI-generated or deepfaked content.” (RELATED: Image Of Trump Appearing To Be Apprehended By Police Is Ai-Generated)
The photo appears to originate from an Instagram account called @best_of_ai, where it garnered over 1.3 million likes. The post shows a video with several images of the octopus, its appearance and number of tentacles varying in each. The post’s description tells a story of an octopus washing ashore to be admired by beachgoers and scientists before returning to the ocean. The bottom of the description has a Disclaimer that states, “This is a fictional story.”
The account’s bio reads, “AI STORY TELLING – Experimenting with different ai engines, themes and styles. 🤖💡( Comic, fashion, art, portraits, Alternative history, movie ref etc).”
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