I've been thinking about something and wanted to see what others think. As AI-generated images and videos become more realistic, it seems like we've reached a point where almost any photo or video can be dismissed as fake. If someone posts footage of a strange object in the sky, one of the first comments is often, "It's AI." That got me wondering: if an advanced extraterrestrial civilization were actually observing Earth and didn't want to be taken seriously, this would be the perfect time to be seen. Even legitimate photos or videos would immediately be questioned because people now assume anything unusual can be generated by AI. I'm not saying this is proof of aliens or that every UFO sighting is real. Most sightings probably have ordinary explanations. But it's interesting to consider how AI has fundamentally changed the way we evaluate evidence. In the past, a clear photograph might have been compelling. Today, even the clearest image can be written off as artificial. So here's the thought: what if AI hasn't increased fake UFO sightings as much as it has made real sightings easier to dismiss? Curious to hear what everyone thinks. Is AI making it harder than ever to prove something extraordinary, or is it simply helping expose hoaxes that would have fooled people before? submitted by /u/CyE65-cWc [link] [comments]