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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel A total solar eclipse was recently witnessed across parts of North America. This event continues to be a hot topic on social media, albeit alongside a wave of misleading content. Social Media Claim 1: An image circulating on social media claims to be a natural photograph of this year's April 8 solar eclipse. It shows a giant sun covered by the moon's shadow and bordered by swirling sun rays in the sky. Facebook |Archived Fact Check: Image Description: The image in question indeed portrays a solar eclipse, with the moon's shadow covering a portion of the sun and sun rays visible around the edges. Abnormal Features: Upon closer inspection, several aspects of the image appear unnatural. The size of the sun appears abnormally large, and the sun's rays seem exaggerated and unrealistic. Reverse Image Search: Using Google reverse image search, multiple Instagram posts were found with captions claiming that the image is the "best AI depiction" of a solar eclipse. AI Analysis: AI image detection tools, such as Hive, confirm that the image is AI-generated. These tools utilise algorithms to analyse images and identify whether AI technologies were used to generate them. Social Media Claim 2: Another image claiming to be scenes of "Solar Ellipse in Mexico" was viral among social media users, which showed an image of the total solar eclipse silhouetting Toronto's CN Tower. FB | Archived Fact Check A reverse image search of the viral image revealed that it was indeed a photo manipulation. A Toronto-based digital creator, Taylor Holm @tayrontoo, created the original image. He posted the original creation on April 1, 2024, as an April Fool's Day joke. Intrigued by the amazing design, many users were inquisitive about the technology used in creating this artwork, to which Taylor replied that the image had been artificially rendered. Despite the rare celestial event having passed on, discussions about the recent solar eclipse persist. It's essential for those engaging in these discussions to ensure the accuracy of the content they encounter and rely on credible sources for information about the eclipse. Also Read: You CANNOT See the April 8th Solar Eclipse from Sri Lanka! Don't Be Eclipsed by Misinformation! Is this a video of the recent total solar eclipse witnessed by the people of Chile? Know the truth. Earth, Sun, and Moon in One Frame During Eclipse? Not Quite. Follow us and stay up to date with our latest fact checks. Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Google News | TikTok Title:AI-Generated & Digitally Manipulated Images Viral As Real Photos taken During Solar Eclipse Recent Solar Eclipse Fact Check By: Kalana Krishantha Result: Misleading