Back to Articles
UNSW Face Test - AI-Face Research

University of New South Wales

ENRICHED

Details

Date Published
18 Feb 2026
Priority Score
3
Australian
Yes
Created
19 Feb 2026, 07:30 am

Authors (0)

No authors linked

Description

See how your face recognition skills compare to others with our free tests. Find out for free if you are a super-recogniser or face-blind.

Summary

The UNSW Face Test is a research initiative exploring human ability to recognize AI-generated faces, which has implications for AI safety and security frameworks. The test is part of a broader research effort aiming to understand variations in human perception of AI-generated content, a crucial aspect in differentiating between real and artificially generated media. While the study is primarily focused on psychological aspects, it indirectly contributes to discourse on AI governance by highlighting potential vulnerabilities in systems reliant on human oversight for AI content moderation. The outcomes could inform policies aimed at mitigating risks of AI-generated misinformation and identity deception.

Body

UNSW Face Test Can you spot an AI-generated face? Take a short, free AI detection demo. Get your score (no need to join) and see if you are a super-AI-detector. Your anonymous responses help us understand why some people detect AI-generated faces more accurately than others.If you would like to take part in future face recognition research studies conducted by UNSW Sydney, please join our research registry. Start the free AI-face demo Join the research registry Learn more