Have you recently found yourself scrolling through your feed, only to pause and wonder—wait, is this even real? If so, welcome to the exhausting world of AI-detectives. It’s a job nobody asked for, yet here we are, squinting at every suspicious meme, viral video, or celebrity photo with the skepticism of a grumpy librarian on caffeine.
The Relentless Flood of AI Content
Social media platforms have become a nightmare of AI-generated content. From deepfake videos to oddly perfect stock images, my feeds are loaded with stuff that looks real but feels… off. I miss the days when spotting a Photoshop disaster was almost fun—now, every scroll is a test of my sanity.
Clinging to Reality in the Age of AI
Am I just being stubborn by refusing to surrender to this digital onslaught? Maybe. But I like to think I’m fighting for the last shred of reality on the internet. Being an AI-detective isn’t a title anyone wants, but it’s become a necessary survival skill. At this rate, I’ll need a magnifying glass, a trench coat, and the patience of a saint. Or maybe just a better hobby.
Honestly, if AI keeps this up, I might start missing the chain emails from my aunt. At least those were real—sort of.
Sources:
The Guardian – Becoming an AI-detective is a job I never wanted and wish I could quit