S SK_tech Member Jul 11, 2025 #2 It’s tricky, but a few signs can help: Too perfect or symmetrical? Probably AI. Weird lighting or inconsistent shadows? That’s a red flag. Strange patterns or textures that don’t feel “hand-placed”? AI does that. Zoom in — real pixel art is super intentional, AI stuff often feels messy or noisy up close. Also, if it looks super detailed but was posted 2 mins after the prompt — yeah, probably AI.
It’s tricky, but a few signs can help: Too perfect or symmetrical? Probably AI. Weird lighting or inconsistent shadows? That’s a red flag. Strange patterns or textures that don’t feel “hand-placed”? AI does that. Zoom in — real pixel art is super intentional, AI stuff often feels messy or noisy up close. Also, if it looks super detailed but was posted 2 mins after the prompt — yeah, probably AI.
