Gallery Work by Eliot Higgins, founder of Bellingcat. Higgins used artificial intelligence to create these images, admitting that he was joking and did not expect such widespread attention.
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Work by Eliot Higgins, founder of Bellingcat. Higgins used artificial intelligence to create these images, admitting that he was joking and did not expect such widespread attention.
However, the web went wild and the images were viewed nearly 5 million times in two days.
The web is unforgiving
However, the web went wild and the images were viewed nearly 5 million times in two days.
This episode highlights the sophistication of the images generated by AI and the potential for confusing information.
A danger?
This episode highlights the sophistication of the images generated by AI and the potential for confusing information.
Lack of rules
Lack of rules
It also points out the absence of corporate standards and government regulations regarding the use of AI to spread falsehoods.
The AI (Artificial Intelligence) company behind the images is called Midjourney, and it can create absolutely lifelike reproductions of public figures. Experts debate. A new front for disinformation and manipulation of public opinion or mere caricature?
Midjourney, a powerful medium
The AI (Artificial Intelligence) company behind the images is called Midjourney, and it can create absolutely lifelike reproductions of public figures. Experts debate. A new front for disinformation and manipulation of public opinion or mere caricature?
It is the latest example of what has been named “deep fake”, a deep fiction generated through artificial intelligence.
Deep fake
It is the latest example of what has been named “deep fake”, a deep fiction generated through artificial intelligence
Donald Trump’s fake photos in prison created with artificial intelligence
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Donald Trump’s fake photos in prison created with artificial intelligence
