Check the listing photos for obvious AI artifacts like distorted hands, text, jewelry, edges, or backgrounds
Look for repeated patterns, smeared details, or unnatural symmetry in the images
Read the description for vague wording, generic claims, or inconsistent details
Check whether the seller clearly states that AI was used
Review the shop’s other listings for the same AI style or repeated visual glitches
Look at the product type; digital art, prints, and mockups are more often AI-generated
Compare the item photos with the seller’s branding and overall shop style
Search for the image online to see if it appears in AI galleries, stock sites, or elsewhere
Check customer reviews for comments about AI quality, accuracy, or misleading photos
Be cautious if the price is unusually low for highly detailed artwork or product images
Look for signs of AI-generated mockups, such as unrealistic fabric folds, shadows, or object placement
Ask the seller directly whether the item or images were created with AI
Verify whether the item is handmade, designed by the seller, or produced with AI assistance
Check Etsy’s item attributes and shop policies for disclosure clues
If the listing seems inconsistent, assume it may be AI until proven otherwise