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Real or AI: Can a Photographer and Internet Addict Spot Fake Portraits? – Video

The Guardian

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Guardian Australia's Carly Earl and Matilda Boseley take the test to see if it's a science or just vibes to tell AI from a real face

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This video examines the diminishing human capability to distinguish between genuine human photography and AI-generated portraits using a test developed by the University of New South Wales. While primarily focused on deepfake detection at an individual level, it highlights the rapid advancement of generative AI capabilities and their potential to undermine epistemic security. The content underscores the growing challenge of digital misinformation, which serves as a foundational risk in the broader context of AI-driven societal destabilization. It specifically features Australian journalists and researchers, contributing to the local discourse on public literacy regarding synthetic media.

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4:52Real or AI: can a photographer and internet addict spot fake portraits? – videoIt's getting harder and harder to guess whether a face is AI. The University of New South Wales recently launched an AI faces test, which challenges users ability to distinguish between real and fake faces. Guardian Australia's Carly Earl and Matilda Boseley take the test to see if it's a science or just vibesExplore more on these topicsAI (artificial intelligence)Photography