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X Post Mislabeling Monet’s 1914 Water Lilies as AI Draws Backlash

SHL0MS shared a high-resolution scan of Claude Monet’s 1914 painting on X, removed the signature, and said it was AI-generated; the post drew criticism from more than 600 users and the related NFT sold for $42,500.

Summary

SHL0MS posted a high-resolution scan of Claude Monet’s 1914 Water Lilies on X and presented it as AI-generated after removing the artist’s signature. The claim prompted criticism from more than 600 users, showing how disputes over authorship and authenticity can quickly spread on social platforms when historic art is reframed as synthetic media. The post recorded 6.84 million views, and the associated NFT (blockchain-based digital ownership token) sold for $42,500.

Terms & Concepts
  • NFT: A blockchain-based digital ownership token used to represent ownership or provenance of a digital item or related asset.
  • AI-generated content: Media created by artificial intelligence systems rather than directly produced by a human artist or photographer.
  • X: The social media platform formerly known as Twitter, often used to distribute viral content and public commentary.