Spot the Fake
Real, or AI-made? Take a few guesses — then learn the tell-tale signs, honestly.
AI can make pictures, voices and “facts” that look real. Can you spot them? Here’s a secret: even grown-ups can’t always — so let’s learn the skill that really matters.
How deep would you like to go?
show me · the plain-English storyGuess “real or AI-made?” on each round, then read the honest tells — a sixth finger, jumbled letters, a voice that’s too perfect, a “fact” with no source. The clues point the way; they don’t prove it.
Round 1 of 6
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A bright photo of a smiling child holding a birthday cake. Look closely: one hand has six fingers, and the banner behind them reads “HAPPYY BIRTHDYA”.
No one can spot every fake — not even grown-ups! The clever trick is to pause and ask “where did this come from?” before you believe it or share it.
Remember: you can always talk to a grown-up you trust — a parent, carer, or teacher. You won’t be in trouble for asking. Asking for help is a smart, brave thing to do.
Wow — No “fake detector” is perfect, and fakes are getting better every year — so the skill that lasts isn’t catching every fake, it’s pausing to check where something came from.
Try this — Guess on each round, then read the honest tells. Notice how “too perfect” and “messy” are both just clues — never proof.
What's really happening · Every round is a described, illustrative example written for this game — there are no real people’s photos, and nothing is a picture of a real human. Your guess is graded by a simple rule, and the tell-tale signs are shown honestly, including the truth that these clues won’t always be there. Detection is genuinely getting harder; this game teaches the durable habit (pause and check the source), not a false promise that you can spot every fake. Runs entirely in your browser — nothing is sent anywhere.