In one sentence: AI-generated content is text, images, audio or video that an AI tool made, instead of a person.
Why it matters: The FBI says this kind of content is not illegal in itself, but it can be used for fraud. It can be hard to tell whether something was made by AI, and no tool or label should be treated as proof. Look at where the content came from.
One thing to do: Before you share a surprising image, video or audio clip, look for the original source on a website you trust.
Related terms: deepfake, watermark, generative AI
Checked: 25 Oct 2026.
