Vhen Jesus Fernandez
Some people prefer real ones more than those that undergo computer programs, especially for photos of prominent individuals or groups, like the royal family.
According to a research professor of computer science and an expert in image manipulation, in NBC News, “People want to see it as ‘this is fake image, this is not.” Professor Maura Grossman cautioned that the wide range of tools for media manipulation can lead to a more complicated view of what might count as real.
Vhen Jesus Fernandez
The new advancements in tech have continued to make an impact on everyday life—from cake designs to political ads, and from personal well-being to sports regulations—leading to a call for a more vigilant society.
One notable benefit that these new techs are providing is ensuring the safety and security of establishments and commercial areas. With Project Pegasus, the UK government is investing more than £55M to expand facial recognition systems to crack down on shoplifters in England and Wales. Sarah Butler said it will include mobile vans that will scan crowded high streets and identify people wanted by the police.
‘Deepfaker’ is a new term used to alter actual footage to accommodate one’s desire to look good online or sound better than in person. Like Sora, a new video model of OpenAI—also the creators of ChatGPT—one can now generate his own AI video.
“F]ake images, audio, speeches, and clips are cheap and easy to produce…and malign actors could use AI-generated deepfakes to hack and tarnish our political system,” said Hugo Rifkind, in his article in The Times. The media, however, can still fight against, if not stop, the proliferation of AI and new techs that are used with hurtful intentions.
Vhen Jesus Fernandez
In July 2023, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) published an education report that advises the appropriate use of technology in schools. The report attracted numerous articles in the following days. Seven months later, the matter once again resurfaced these past few days. The UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay acknowledged the “immeasurable potential” of the digital revolution.
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