As AI-generated images become more prevalent on social media, older users are falling for these visuals at a higher rate than younger users. This phenomenon is attributed to the lack of experience and familiarity that older users have with AI technology. Researchers suggest that older adults may not have learned about the hallmarks of AI-generated content and are therefore more susceptible to being tricked by it. Additionally, cognitive decline and hearing loss may play a role in older adults' susceptibility.

Younger people, on the other hand, have grown up in an era of online misinformation and are more accustomed to spotting fake content. To help friends and relatives spot bots and fake AI-generated content, it's important to raise awareness about the risks and educate them on telltale signs of fake images. However, as AI technology advances, even tech experts may have difficulty distinguishing between real and fake content, highlighting the need for regulation and corporate accountability to combat the spread of fake media.