There’s been some debate about whether this poster was created using AI. Let me clarify.
• Was this made 100% by humans? I can’t say for certain. But the specific details people are pointing out as signs of AI generation? Those were definitely created by human hands.
The Two Main Points of Controversy
1. Duplicate Faces in the Crowd
• This is a clear sign of human editing. AI-generated images work by learning and recreating — not by copy-pasting. AI doesn’t naturally duplicate elements in a way that would make them so obviously repetitive.
• Technically, AI could do this, but it would require an extensive and unnecessary process — retraining a model just to generate an identical, non-essential background character. That level of effort makes no sense for this type of image.
• Those assuming AI simply stamps and pastes elements are working off misinformation. That’s not how AI image generation actually functions.
2. A Person Holding a Flag with Four Fingers
• This is a possibility for AI, but it could also just be a natural human-made mistake. The way the hand is positioned, the index finger could be slightly bent or obscured, making it appear as though there are only four visible fingers.
• In short, while AI could be responsible, so could normal human error.
The Real Issue Here
• The problem isn’t AI. If anything, what should be scrutinized is the level of attention to detail in human execution.
• Issues like reusing crowd footage to create artificial density or not refining elements for better clarity — these are human choices, not AI errors. With more careful editing, these issues could have been avoided.
If You’re Curious…
• I’ll share images below so you can see what’s being discussed.
• If you looked at this poster and didn’t notice anything odd — congratulations, you’re seeing it like a human being!
At the end of the day, this poster’s job was simple: to announce an upcoming film. That’s it. And it did its job. It shouldn’t be unfairly scrutinized or judged based on misconceptions.
A Thought on AI and Human Judgment
Whenever I teach about AI, I always emphasize one thing:
“It’s not AI replacing humans — it’s humans enabling AI to replace humans. So don’t be too quick to blame AI.”
• Yes, in many cases, AI can improve efficiency, and people using it effectively may outpace others in certain industries. That’s a reality.
• But there’s also another side to this: humans, influenced by bias, often use their tools (today, that’s keyboards and anonymous accounts) to tear each other down.
Let’s engage with AI — and each other — with curiosity and creativity, not misplaced blame.
