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AI-generated Imagery Detection

The use of specialized technical approaches to detect AI-generated imagery, including classifiers trained to recognize generative model artefacts.

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Feb 6, 2026

What technical methods do moderation systems use to distinguish real people from fictional characters in image generation?

Moderation systems use a mix of pixel-level forensics, model-based classifiers, metadata/provenance checks, and human-in-the-loop review to try to tell of people from photos of real people, but each l...

Feb 4, 2026

How do platforms technically detect and flag AI‑generated images for NCMEC reporting?

Platforms rely on a layered technical pipeline to detect and flag child sexual abuse material (CSAM) that may be AI‑generated: first by matching content to known CSAM via hashing tools such as , then ...