25 Obviously Fake Viral Photos That Boomers On Facebook Can't Help But Fall For EVERY Time

    I have no words.

    AI-generated art is inescapable nowadays, and social media platforms have made some efforts to make sure AI content is labeled as such so that users don't mistake it as real. But clearly, some things slip through the cracks.

    On Facebook, there's been a recent uptick in faceless accounts incessantly reposting images that just look a little... off. Perhaps most notable is the "peach cream and filling" phenomenon, in which countless accounts post dozens of AI images of an older woman with a birthday cake. The caption is always the same:

    Facebook post from Native American History. A 112-year-old shares love for baking and making a peach cream cake for their birthday

    And when I say countless, I mean COUNTLESS:

    A grid of elderly people celebrating birthdays, each with a cake displaying their age from 99 to 122 years

    People are very confused.

    Went onto Facebook for the first time in a while and literally my entire feed, when it wasn't an ad, were these AI cake posts. I scrolled for about 5 minutes and here's the ones I saw. pic.twitter.com/RBuoZPlOVV

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    1. Several things about this image look wrong, but boomers in the comments eat it up anyway.

    Elderly woman celebrating with a large birthday cake that reads "Happy Birthday, Rosa" with decorative flowers and lit candles
    Facebook comments wishing someone a happy birthday with reactions from viewers

    And that's far from the only one:

    2.

    Al image: Man in winter clothing stands next to a large, intricately carved wooden elk sculpture in a snowy forest
    Facebook post showcasing a handmade craft from driftwood with comments praising its awesomeness and creativity

    3.

    AI image: Two white birds with colorful plumage, featuring a mix of green, red, and yellow, perched on a branch with blurred floral background
    Facebook post with comments expressing admiration for colorful birds

    4.

    AI image: Tree with a face-like pattern in bark, set in a misty forest with moss-covered roots and towering trunks
    Facebook comments about a tree include praise, concern for pollution, and symbolic imagery

    5.

    AI image: Jesus comforts a wailing child in a wheelchair with a prosthetic leg next to a birthday cake on a table; child's toes are still attached to the prosthetic
    Comments on a post: wondering how child's toes are still attached, birthday wishes with blessings, love, and emojis like hearts, cake, and praying hands

    6.

    AI image: Five curious otters looking at the camera, with one otter in the foreground reaching towards the lens
    Social media comments about otters being cute and cuddly, with emoji reactions of love and affection

    7.

    AI image: Stone art sculpture of a German Shepherd dog on a sandy beach, with detailed pebble design forming its face and fur
    Comments from three people saying "Amazing" and "Fantastic"

    8.

    AI image: A child sits next to a statue made of noodles resembling Jesus
    Facebook comments expressing positivity and gratitude, with several people saying "Amen" and "Great job."

    9.

    AI image: Elderly man holding an enormous strawberry in a garden setting
    Comments: "Absolutely beautiful," "Wow what beauty," and a Christmas tree with presents and lights

    10.

    AI image: A small turtle with intricate, colorful patterns on its shell, resting on smooth pebbles with green leaves in the background
    Facebook post by "Breathtaking Nature" with a comment saying "Wow!"

    11.

    AI image: Stone house with arched windows built into a rocky grotto, overlooking a crystal-clear pool and surrounded by lush greenery
    Comments appreciating something as looking "straight from a fairytale" and calling it "wow wow" and "gorgeous."

    12.

    AI image: A baby and a kitten swimming underwater, looking curiously at the camera, creating a playful and adventurous scene
    Comments with heart-eye emojis and "Wow" with a thumbs-up emoji

    13.

    AI image: Close-up of a small, wide-eyed frog with water droplets on its skin, sitting on a forest floor
    Comments: GIF of woman holding cheeks with "AWWWW" text; "Cute;" "Adorable"

    14.

    AI image: A young girl in a white dress builds sand art of Jesus in a pond, surrounded by lily pads and reeds
    Facebook post by "I Belong to Jesus" sharing gratitude and self-made creation, with multiple supportive comments

    15.

    AI image: Bird sheltering chicks from rain under its wing, while perched on a muddy surface. Chicks are nestled close, keeping dry and safe
    Comment says, "Mother sheltering chicks from rain," with a smiling emoji surrounded by hearts below

    16.

    AI image: Two babies engaged in playful interaction; one whispers, while the other looks surprised with fluffy hair, both holding stacks of coins
    Facebook post by Breathtaking Nature with a misattributed Shakespeare quote: "Nobody can take away your pain, don't let anyone take away your happiness." Comments below express enjoyment of the post

    17.

    AI image: Pigeon resting in a corner surrounded by small pieces of litter, including a crumpled cup
    A Facebook post quotes a poem about urbanization and loss of nature. It has reactions and comments agreeing with the sentiment including a "So True" GIF

    18.

    AI image: Three tiger cubs playing together, two standing on hind legs and one in the middle watching them
    Chat conversation with compliments and heart eyes emojis

    19.

    AI image: Woman smiling behind a sofa with an intricate tapestry featuring a peacock and various animals. Cozy, homey setting with art on the walls
    Comments praising someone's work as beautiful, amazing, and gorgeous, with one "Absolutely!" sticker

    20.

    AI image: Building facade shaped like a large cat's head with foliage integrated into the design, surrounded by lush greenery
    Facebook comments and stickers expressing excitement and admiration, including phrases like "Out of this world!" and "Wow Totally Awesome"

    21.

    Child kneels on sand, assembling a cow sculpture made from Coca-Cola bottles with a bottle as the udder
    Comment thread with positive remarks like "Beautiful," "Love this," and "Keep it up," along with an inspirational comment about God's guidance

    22.

    AI image: Horse and dolphin meet at the shoreline, their noses almost touching. Waves gently lap around them in the sea
    Facebook comments praise the image, including a GIF of a dog blowing a kiss

    23.

    Child helps a wet kitten drink from her hand in the rain, with a bowl and cat food nearby
    A Facebook comment saying "Little girl so loving ❤️" with a response, "love THIS," featuring a large heart

    24.

    AI image: Spotted puppy lying on a carpet, gazing upward with oversized ears perked up
    Social media post says no one has wished a dog happy birthday; one comment says, "Happy Birthday," with a cupcake image

    25.

    A person painting a realistic portrait of Jesus on a sandy beach, using a palette of colors, with waves approaching the artwork
    Comments praising someone's talent and beauty with heart and rose emojis

    Which ones would have duped you, too? Have you seen any wild AI imagery come across your feed? Let me know in the comments.

    And if you're itching to read more about this wild phenomenon on Facebook, I highly recommend this Substack write-up by @cursedcontent.