How AI image tools challenge our sense of reality online

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How AI image tools challenge our sense of reality online

barry.b

Scrolling through an online community, I came across someone telling a story about an AI-edited image of a friend that looked unbelievably real. It wasn’t meant to be offensive or shocking, but the person admitted feeling uneasy and a little disoriented. The conversation that followed focused on how ordinary users often encounter digital content that blurs the line between curiosity and discomfort. It made me wonder how people form personal boundaries in an environment where realistic visuals can appear instantly and unexpectedly.