The Racial Bias in AI: White Faces Appear More Real than Others

Artificial intelligence (AI) can generate faces that appear more "real" than actual human faces, a phenomenon known as hyperrealism. However, a recent study found that this hyperrealism is only achieved with white faces, while AI-generated faces of color still fall into the uncanny valley. This racial bias in AI algorithms has implications for how people of color are perceived online and can reinforce racial prejudices in media. The study also revealed that those who were most fooled by AI-generated faces were the most confident in their choices, highlighting the need for transparency and independent monitoring of AI development. Mitigating these risks will require significant resources and regulations to address the implications of AI technology.