A picture purportedly showing actor Salman Khan presenting clothes to an underprivileged child is being widely shared on social media, with users claiming it captures a heartwarming real-life moment.
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NewsMobile investigated the viral image and found it to be AI-generated.
A reverse image search of the viral picture, coupled with a detailed keyword search, found no credible news reports, authentic photographs, or official social media posts confirming the image’s authenticity. Neither Salman Khan nor his team has shared the photograph on any verified social media platform, and no reputed media organisation has published it.
A closer examination of the image revealed multiple visual inconsistencies typically associated with AI-generated content. These include irregular lighting and shadow placement, unnatural facial blending, distorted hand structures, disproportionate body alignment, and an overly smooth, synthetic-looking background.
To further verify the image, NewsMobile analysed it using AI detection tools, including Sightengine and Hive Moderation. Both platforms flagged the image as AI-generated with a high probability score, reinforcing that the viral photograph is digitally created and not a genuine image.
Therefore, the viral claim that the image shows Salman Khan presenting clothes to an underprivileged child is False. The picture is AI-generated.
