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

Artificial intelligence (AI) can create faces that appear more "real" than actual human faces, a phenomenon known as hyperrealism. However, a recent study found that AI-generated faces of color still fall into the uncanny valley, while white faces achieve hyperrealism. This racial bias in AI algorithms has implications for how people of color are perceived online and can reinforce racial prejudices in media. Additionally, the study revealed that those who were most fooled by AI-generated faces were also 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.