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A photo editor at a major news outlet has advised against the widespread use of a viral photo of former President Trump taken moments after an assassination attempt, arguing it serves as "free PR" for his campaign. The image, captured by AP photographer Evan Vucci, shows Trump defiantly raising a fist with blood on his face, and has been praised as iconic and historic. Critics warn that its overuse could be seen as promoting Trump's agenda.
A viral photograph claiming to show a giant octopus washed up on an Indonesian beach is fake and was generated by artificial intelligence. The image, which first appeared on an Instagram account known for AI-generated content, has no authentic source or news coverage.
"The Simpsons" showrunner Matt Selman debunked a viral AI-generated image that falsely claimed the show predicted Diddy's downfall. Selman criticized the spread of digital misinformation and explained that the show's perceived predictive success is due to historical patterns and statistical probability, not any prophetic ability.
Software engineer Jacob Wright wore his Apple Vision Pro during his wedding photos, despite his new bride's explicit request not to. The viral image shows his wife looking visibly displeased, although she later clarified that she wasn't actually upset. Wright, a software engineer at an AI startup, justified wearing the headset as a way to capture Spatial Video, but his wife found it "a little creepy."
NASA shared a rare image of the 'far side' of the Moon on Instagram, along with details of its distinct characteristics, explaining that it's often incorrectly called the 'dark side' as it receives equal sunlight. The post went viral, garnering over 1.6 million likes and numerous comments, with netizens expressing awe and amazement at the incredible image.
A viral image showing comedian Tessa Coates seemingly holding three different poses at the same time in a bridal shop has sparked speculation about a glitch in the matrix or a photography quirk. However, an explanation has been provided by Faruk from the iPhonedo YouTube channel. He examined the image's metadata and found that it was taken with the panoramic feature on Coates' iPhone 12, likely by mistake. The image didn't come out wide enough to be designated as a panorama, but it was a failed panorama due to the camera stitching together multiple shots of Coates with her arms in different positions.
A viral image claiming to show a fully intact Logitech gaming controller as part of the debris field of the Titan submersible, which imploded during its descent to the shipwreck site of the Titanic, killing all five men on board, has been found to be fake. No official images of the Titan debris have been released, and the controller would most likely have been destroyed in the implosion. The submersible was reportedly made with a handful of off-the-shelf components, including a repurposed $30 Logitech F710 wireless controller in place of a steering wheel.
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.
The creator of a viral AI-generated image of the Pope wearing a puffer coat has expressed concerns about the use of AI to create images of public figures and called for regulation. The image was generated using Midjourney V5, which can accurately reproduce public figures. The creator, Pablo Xavier, said he had "no ill will" and "just thought it was funny to see the Pope in a funny jacket." The image's virality sparked conversation about the ethics of AI image generators, with some calling for laws to regulate the technology.