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6.7 million people thought they were ripping apart an AI-generated Monet painting. But it was real

A researcher posted a real Monet painting, but tagged it as made with AI.

Source Fortune AI Summary Updated May 18, 2026

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Freshness Stale Updated May 18, 2026

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A researcher posted a real Monet painting, but tagged it as made with AI. That didn't stop people from tearing it apart online.

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