Freelance Designer Dilemma: Verifying Stock Photo Authenticity

Hi everyone,I’ve been working as a freelance graphic designer for a few years now, and I’ve noticed an influx of "AI-generated" stock photos being sold as real photography. This is a huge issue for my clients who need authentic, high-resolution images for their print campaigns.

To avoid any copyright or quality issues, I’ve made it a part of my workflow to use a checker image tool before I include assets in a final project. It gives me peace of mind knowing the source is legitimate for my professional reputation. Do you use a checker image?Thanks in advance.