Fake news! Fake news! Lately, it’s difficult to distinguish between what is real and what is fake. Photoshop, camera lens filters, and now AI have taken over the internet. Since the rise of social media, “fake news” became a big issue in our society. This day and age publications have become less credible as journalism drowns in a sea of misinformation.

Aside from accepting that we can completely alter a photo with Photoshops and copycat apps, certain apps use different lenses. For example, Snapchat selfies come out exactly how they’re taken, like a mirror image. While the iPhone camera lens.

Furthermore, when it comes to the ability to discern authenticity from a fabrication in media, evolutionary technology is just one of the components. Often times we see what we want to see. Recently, popular GH star shared a photo of himself with his new girlfriend, Michelle Lundstrom.

GH Fans In Denial Over Steve Burton

Say it isn’t so! General Hospital news reports reveal that fan pages exploded with engagement on a picture post including Steve and his new girlfriend, Michelle. While many congratulated their favorite guy in PC, a large amount of people used the platform to claim and debate the authenticity of the photo. To be fair, Steve’s tattoo threw this entire thing off. The camera displayed Steve in a flip-flopped lens. That’s when fans questioned his arm with the new tattoo, calling the photo post fake.

Additionally, some even took it a step further and claimed that I was proven wrong and would take down my post.  Suddenly, General Hospital Blog’s Facebook page flooded with questions. Comments about Steve’s tattoo fueled the accusations of a fake photo. Then, a post was written to explain that the photo was indeed real. In fact, GH Blog informed fans that Steve has posted the same photo on his The Daily Drama podcast page. Still, GH fans insisted that it was fake.

Moreover, reports claim that some fans took it as far as to bully Lundstrom online. I won’t post the claims because I don’t want to spread negativity. GH Blog wishes Steve and Michelle all the best as their relationship continues to grow.