AI-Generated Image Feature a Whale Next to a Large Full Moon
Every year, numerous photos compete for the title of best photograph of the year by National Geographic. Recently, a viral image depicting a whale alongside a super full moon has been claimed to be the winner for 2024. However, the Fact Crescendo team found these photos to be edited and AI-generated.
This is about our investigation of this photo claim.
Social Media Claim
A photo shared on Facebook shows a whale swimming beneath a full moon, sparking discussions about the moon’s size and beauty. This image has circulated several times, eliciting a range of reactions and expressions from users, highlighting the ongoing fascination with such striking visuals.
The following photo is a snapshot from the above Facebook user’s caption: "National Geographic Award Winner.”
A similar photo, along with the identical claim, has also been observed and shared by another Facebook user. This repetition highlights the viral nature of the image and its ability to spread across different platforms.
For more information and specifics regarding this post, you can find the details below.
Similarly, the photo mentioned above was also found and posted on Facebook recently, accompanied by a caption that said, “This Breathtaking view of the Supermoon has been selected by National Geographic for the best photograph of the year 2024”.
Given the claim’s extensive dissemination and the considerable attention it has received from the internet community, we believed it was necessary to perform a fact-check on the above subject.
Fact Check
Fact Crescendo monitors and verifies these photos through the Google Reverse Image Search process, which leads us to find the truth as follows:
As of the publication of this article, National Geographic has confirmed that there are no exact or similar photos recognized as the best photograph of the year for 2024. We have thoroughly examined the official National Geographic website and its announcements, and we can verify that none of the images align with the claims regarding the best photograph of the year.
The following are the real winners of the 11th annual National Geographic Traveller (UK) Photography Competition, showcasing exceptional talent and breathtaking imagery from photographers around the world. Each winner represents the artistry and storytelling that National Geographic is renowned for, capturing the beauty and diversity of our planet.
The National Geographic | Archived Link
This indicates that the viral images claiming such accolades do not align with the organization’s official selections or criteria for excellence in photography. National Geographic is known for its rigorous standards in evaluating submissions, ensuring that only the most exceptional images are honored.
The Hive Moderation website serves as a robust platform for verifying content generated by artificial intelligence, including both text and images. Recent analysis conducted through this program has revealed that more than 95% of the content in question was created solely by AI software.
This high percentage indicates that the elements analyzed exhibit characteristics typical of automated generation, underscoring the advancements in AI technology and its capability to produce realistic and coherent outputs.
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In the case of images and video clips generated by AI software, they are continuously monitored and verified by the Fact Crescendo team. This ensures that any content produced adheres to authenticity standards and is accurately assessed for its origin.
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Conclusion
Fact Crescendo Cambodia found the photo attached to the claims mentioned above is not real. These photos are made by artificial intelligence (AI) technology, not the actual scene.