The Dangers of AI Misinformation: Lessons from the Viral Pope Coat Image.

An AI-generated image of Pope Francis wearing a trendy white Balenciaga puffer coat went viral, causing concern about the spread of fake news and misinformation. The artist who created the image using Midjourney said he didn't mean any disrespect to the religious leader. The problem is that AI can be used in political matters and spread harmful misinformation. The director of MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory warned that images created with generative AI can raise additional risks and concerns beyond those associated with traditional images.