This month, we’ve been diving into one of the world’s most famous mysteries: the Loch Ness Monster. From its 1930s media debut to AI-generated “cryptids” reshaping modern folklore, we’re exploring how technology and storytelling keep legends like Nessie alive. And in our new documentary, we head to Loch Ness ourselves, speaking to experts, monster hunters, and those who have "seen" the creature to find out what's really going on there. The rest of this article is behind a paywall. Please sign in or subscribe to access the full content.

Monster Hoaxes In The Age Of AI: Seeing Isn’t Believing Anymore

In 1933, the Loch Ness Monster went from local legend to global phenomenon thanks to grainy photos and eager newspapers. Nearly a century later, the tools have changed but the impulse hasn’t.

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