Viral 'Giant Octopus' Image from Bali Proven to be AI-Generated

Fact-checkers debunk claims of a massive octopus sighting in Indonesia, revealing the image as a digital creation by an AI artist.

The image of a 'giant octopus' on a Bali beach circulated widely on social media.
Fact-checking organizations confirmed the image was generated by artificial intelligence.
The original post was shared by an Instagram user known for AI-generated content.
Visual inconsistencies in the image helped experts identify it as fake.
This incident highlights the growing challenge of distinguishing real from AI-generated content online.