A 14 Jul 2026 article explains how to check if an image is AI-generated using tools like OpenAI's image verification feature and Google's Gemini. To use OpenAI's tool, users should first take a screenshot of the image, then visit OpenAI's image verification page at https://openai.com/research/verify/ or open Google Gemini. After uploading the screenshot, users can ask a prompt such as, "Is this an AI-generated image?" The AI model will analyse the visual and provide its assessment within seconds, typically explaining whether the image appears AI-created or more likely authentic, and may point out visual inconsistencies or editing artefacts. The article notes that no AI detector can guarantee 100 per cent accuracy, as sophisticated AI-generated images and heavily edited real photographs can produce uncertain or incorrect results. It advises using these tools as part of a broader fact-checking process, especially for viral images, and recommends cross-referencing findings with trusted sources, reverse image search tools, and the original context if the image could have significant real-world consequences in news reporting, legal matters, or public safety.