AI-Generated Image Recognition via Fusion of CNNs and Vision Transformers

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2606.27637v1
• Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2026 01:27:45 GMT
• Title: AI-Generated Image Recognition via Fusion of CNNs and Vision Transformers
• Abstract summary: Recent advancements in synthetic data technology have opened a new era where images of remarkable quality are generated.<n>Our methodology revolves around leveraging fusion strategies, combining the strengths of multiple detection methods for identifying AI-generated images.<n>Our model showcases remarkable performance, achieving an impressive accuracy rate of 97.32%.
• Score: 9.914251544971686
• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/
• Abstract: Recent advancements in synthetic data technology have opened a new era where images of remarkable quality are generated, blurring the lines between real-life images and those produced by Artificial Intelligence (AI). This evolution poses a significant challenge to ensuring the reliability and authenticity of data, underscoring the need for robust detection methods. In this paper, we present a robust approach aimed at addressing these pressing concerns. Our methodology revolves around leveraging fusion strategies, combining the strengths of multiple detection methods for identifying AI-generated images. Through extensive experimentation on the CIFAKE dataset, our model showcases remarkable performance, achieving an impressive accuracy rate of 97.32%. This accomplishment underscores the efficacy of our approach in accurately distinguishing between AI-generated images and real-life images, thus contributing to the advancement of data authentication techniques amidst the proliferation of synthetic data.

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