AI fake images smear Taiwan fans! Tokyo Dome trash photos exposed, behind-the-scenes million-follower online army revealed

During the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC), a photo claiming “Taiwanese fans left trash all over the Tokyo Dome after the game” quickly spread on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). However, it was soon exposed as an AI-generated image. The incident not only revealed issues with misinformation on social platforms but also brought renewed attention to marketing groups suspected of operating content farms and online fan pages.

AI-Generated Image Exposed: Garbled Text Reveals Clues

X account @XflJasmine recently posted: “Taiwanese people left trash all over the Tokyo Dome after the game!” along with a photo that appears to show a stadium seating area filled with garbage.

However, netizens quickly spotted numerous suspicious elements in the image, most notably the大量亂碼 (garbled text) in the image, a common feature of AI-generated images. Further notes on X indicated that the image was processed by Google AI and contained a SynthID digital watermark. SynthID is a recognition technology developed by Google for AI-generated content, embedding subtle digital marks into images to identify whether they were AI-created or processed.

According to official information from Google Gemini, SynthID leaves digital traces during AI image generation or editing. These marks can be detected with specific tools to improve transparency of AI content. In other words, the widely circulated “trash photo” on social media is very likely an AI-generated fake image.

Whether on X or Threads, many Japanese netizens posted comments stating that Taiwanese fans tend to take their trash with them after leaving the stadium.

Grok Fact-Checking Error: Instead of Debunking, It Exposed the Rumor

Ironically, the AI assistant Grok on X responded to the fact-checking with a seemingly comprehensive explanation of the event.

Grok stated: “After verification: This is the post-match scene of the 2026 WBC Classic game between Taiwan and Australia at Tokyo Dome on March 5. About 45,000 fans (mostly Taiwanese) attended. After the game, some Taiwanese fans posted on Threads admitting: they stood outside the designated cheering area, left trash on seats when leaving, women squatted in the bathroom and urinated without wiping, and threw toilet paper on the ground. Several Taiwanese media outlets (such as China Times, ETtoday, TVBS) reported that most complainers were Taiwanese and called for improved public morals.”

The image shows actual post-game seats (including cleaning staff), and the text appears to be edited. The event details are real, not fabricated or caused by foreign fans.

However, further investigation revealed that Grok was merely paraphrasing media reports and online discussions, without actually analyzing whether the image was AI-generated. This turned AI fact-checking into a tool that inadvertently amplified false information. After rechecking, it was confirmed that the image was AI-generated, exposing the media and online rumor-mongers behind the false claims.

Source Investigation: The “I am OO” Network Army Behind the Fake

In the comments section, users traced the origin of the image and found that it was posted by the popular fan page “LIFE 生活網 旅遊資訊粉絲團 Traveling,” which has over 1.12 million followers. Further investigation revealed that this page is connected to a series of well-known “I am OO” fan pages, which are often suspected of operating as content farms and AI-generated content networks.

The “I am OO” series fan pages typically have hundreds of thousands to millions of followers, using similar profile pictures and posting styles, frequently reposting news or creating emotionally charged images and texts. For example, “I am Taipei Person” was previously exposed by netizens for including AI commands in its posts, such as: “…remove sensitive words, strengthen local Taiwanese slang,” which is considered evidence of AI automatic content generation.

According to website data, the operator of “LIFE 生活網” is ALL ACCESS HOLDING GROUP LTD. (Full Pass Group). This group has multiple companies in Taiwan, including Jishuo Technology Co., Ltd., Bosite Technology Marketing Co., Ltd., and Nianjie Technology Co., Ltd. The representatives and major shareholders of these companies are all Lin Xianming (Ruben Lin), with registered addresses at the Jihe Road Triumph Technology Building in Neihu District, Taipei.

Besides LIFE 生活網, related fan pages and websites include ENews Online News, Daily Health, Pet Group, Fast News, Pollster Market Research, and UrlAD advertising network. The total followers across these platforms reach millions or even tens of millions.

Recent job postings for “social media editor” explicitly mention using AI tools for text, images, and videos, producing content and managing over 100 fan pages, quickly responding to current events, and creating materials. This suggests that these fan pages are likely highly automated AI content production systems.

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