FakeVLM offers a new approach to detecting synthetic images by not only identifying fakes but also explaining the artifacts that reveal their artificial nature.

• Combines image detection with human-interpretable explanations
• Addresses the increasing sophistication of AI-generated content
• Provides targeted identification of artificial elements within images
• Enhances security through transparent detection mechanisms

This research is critical for security professionals as it helps combat misinformation and deepfakes by providing explainable AI tools that can authenticate digital content with greater accuracy and transparency.

Spot the Fake: Large Multimodal Model-Based Synthetic Image Detection with Artifact Explanation