All articles tagged with #ai generated image
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
Satellite images reveal extensive destruction in Jamaica's Black River caused by Hurricane Melissa, while ongoing conflicts in Ukraine show drone strikes and Russian flags in Pokrovsk. Additionally, a viral image of violence in Sudan was confirmed to be AI-generated.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by ABC News
IndyCar was unaware of the Department of Homeland Security's use of an AI-generated image featuring ICE branding, which was shared on social media to promote a new Indiana immigration detention center; IndyCar has expressed a desire for its intellectual property not to be used in this context, while DHS defends the image as compliant with rights and continues its immigration enforcement efforts.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Pure Xbox
Xbox faced criticism after sharing an AI-generated image to advertise new jobs, which contained a glaring mistake—an incorrectly oriented monitor—highlighting concerns over tone-deaf marketing and the use of AI in official communications amid layoffs.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by TMZ
Michael Rapaport faced criticism for sharing a fake, AI-generated image of Auschwitz on social media, which the Auschwitz Memorial and Museum condemned as disrespectful and dangerous, emphasizing that such fabrications distort history and dishonor victims.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by HuffPost
The Department of Homeland Security, led by Kristi Noem, faced criticism after posting an AI-generated image promoting a controversial immigration detention center called 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Florida, which was condemned for dehumanization and cruelty, sparking protests and lawsuits.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Haaretz
An AI-generated image titled "All Eyes on Rafah" has gone viral on Instagram, amassing nearly 50 million shares in a week. The image, depicting a camp with tents arranged to spell out the message, has sparked both praise and criticism across the Middle East and led to a countercampaign by Israeli influencers.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
A likely AI-generated image with the phrase "All Eyes on Rafah" has gone viral on social media, raising questions about the effectiveness and motivations behind sharing such graphics. While some see it as a way to raise awareness about the violence in Gaza, others criticize it as a performative gesture that doesn't address the real issues on the ground. The image's shareability and sanitized nature have contributed to its widespread circulation, but it has also sparked debates about the role of social media in activism and the potential for "slacktivism."
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Cut
An AI-generated image with the phrase "All Eyes on Rafah" has gone viral on Instagram, shared over 44 million times, following a deadly Israeli military assault in Rafah. The image, criticized for sanitizing the harsh realities on the ground, has sparked debate over the effectiveness and sincerity of social media activism, drawing comparisons to the black square posts during the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Ars Technica
Pope Francis warns about the dangers of AI-generated deepfake images and audio messages, citing the viral AI-generated image of himself in a puffy coat as an example. He expresses concerns about the distortion of reality and the undermining of social trust caused by the creation and spread of false but realistic-looking content. The Pope emphasizes the impact of artificial intelligence on information and communication, urging vigilance in navigating the rapid spread of innovations that may be beyond the understanding of most people.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian
The US copyright office review board has ruled that an AI-generated image, Théâtre d’Opéra Spatial, cannot be copyrighted because it was not made sufficiently by humans. The artist, Jason Allen, claimed authorship of the image by using an AI-platform and providing prompts and adjustments. However, the board determined that if all elements of a work were produced by a machine, it lacks human authorship and is ineligible for copyright protection. This decision adds to the ongoing debate about the impact of AI on creative industries, including concerns raised by writers, actors, musicians, and photographers. Additionally, the article mentions the declining practical use and value of NFTs, with 95% of over 73,000 studied tokens being deemed of no practical value.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS News
Photographer Boris Eldagsen won a category in the Sony World Photography Awards with an AI-generated image, but refused the prize, stating that AI images and photography should not compete with each other. Eldagsen submitted the image to spark a debate about the use of AI in the industry and urged for an open discussion about this topic in the photography world. The competition allowed the use of "any device," and Eldagsen claims the photography competition had no clue the photo was AI-generated.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Independent
Donald Trump shared an AI-generated image of himself praying after several deepfakes of him being arrested had gone viral on social media. The former president appears to be getting in on the fun of sharing AI photos of himself after several of them had flooded online. The new image shared by Mr Trump also looks uncannily real at first glance, but signs of the shortcomings of artificial intelligence technology become apparent on a closer look. On Thursday, the Manhattan grand jury investigating Mr Trump over hush money payments delayed until next week any vote on the indictment of the former president.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by DW (English)
An image purporting to show Russian President Vladimir Putin kneeling before Chinese President Xi Jinping is fake and was generated by an AI app, according to a fact check by DW. The image has been circulating on social media and has been viewed over 1 million times. The article highlights several clues that point to the image being artificially generated, including disproportionate body parts and unrealistic representations of hands and ears. The fact check concludes that the image is not in any agency database and there is clear evidence that it was generated by AI software.