His astrophotograph turned out so well that many thought there was AI behind it

Brendan Larsen captured stunning astrophotography of Mount Taranaki in New Zealand, leading to accusations of AI involvement. He spent two hours taking hundreds of photos and 40 hours editing them to showcase satellites in the night sky. His work gained immense popularity online, attracting 15,000 new followers and millions of views. Despite the success, Larsen expressed frustration over the difficulty in distinguishing real images from AI-generated ones and the misuse of his work. He documented his creative process to connect emotionally with viewers. The increasing number of satellites poses challenges for astrophotographers and researchers.