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AI's getting better at faking crowds. Here's why that's cause for concern

AI's getting better at faking crowds. Here's why that's cause for concern

Summary

Recent advancements in AI technology allow for more realistic creation of crowd images in videos. These AI-generated crowds can blur the lines between what's real and fake, raising concerns about misinformation and deception in media.

Key Facts

  • AI tools like OpenAI's Sora 2 are improving in creating realistic crowd scenes.
  • A recent video from a Will Smith concert showed AI-created crowd features, like odd fingers and faces.
  • AI-generated crowds in videos pose technical challenges due to the need for unique details in each person.
  • Almost 75% of images on social media in 2023 were created using AI.
  • AI makes it easier to manipulate crowd sizes in images, which can mislead public perception.
  • Misleading AI-generated images can lead to skepticism about real images as well.
  • In August 2024, false claims emerged about the use of AI to create crowd images in a political context.
  • People often trust what they see on small screens, making it easier to believe AI-created images are real.

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