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Hidden word in AI-generated optical illusion surprises people. Can you spot it in 5 seconds?

This AI-generated optical illusion may leave you fascinated and baffled. Do you think you can find the hidden word in five seconds?

Published on: Apr 5, 2024, 21:05:09 IST
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People are often fascinated by optical illusions, and it is probably because they challenge a person’s perception of reality. These mind-bending images play tricks on people’s minds, prompting them to question what they see. One example is this visual shared on X. What makes the image even more interesting is that it is created using an AI art generator.

Optical illusion: What is the word hidden in this AI-generated picture? (X/@Rainmaker1973)
Optical illusion: What is the word hidden in this AI-generated picture? (X/@Rainmaker1973)

X user Massimo shared the image with a caption that reads, “A kind of optical illusion used in paintings for centuries, now revived using AI,” The X user added, “Squint or hold your phone away, you will see a hidden message.”

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The image shared shows an unassuming scene where a group of well-dressed people are seen walking on a road. However, there is a hidden word in it.

Do you have what it takes to spot the word in five seconds?

“It's a hidden message to humanity that we all must obey AI in future,” posted an X user.

“Close your eyes half, you'll see the magic,” suggested another.

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“The optical illusion you're referring to is called anamorphosis. It's a technique used in art for centuries, where distorted images appear normal when viewed from a specific angle or with a special device, such as a mirror or squinting. With advancements in AI, artists can now create digital versions of anamorphic art, allowing for new and innovative ways to hide messages or create visual illusions,” shared a third.

“This is incredible but a bit scary too,” wrote a fourth.

What are your thoughts on this AI-generated optical illusion?

 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta

Trisha Sengupta is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of digital newsroom experience. Specialising in high-engagement storytelling, she blends viral trends with traditional journalism to cover the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. Her reporting spans real estate and personal finance struggles in hubs like Bengaluru and Gurgaon, the NRI experience, and corporate shifts like tech layoffs. Trisha also frequently tracks global figures and writes human interest stories. Offline, Trisha is an avid reader, history enthusiast and solo traveler. She balances her journalism career with family life while actively integrating AI tools into her modern storytelling approach.

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