The Rise of AI-Generated Images and Videos: A New Era of Online Content
Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized the way we create and consume online content. AI-generated images and videos are becoming increasingly prevalent, raising new concerns in the realm of online content. These images and videos can be used for malicious purposes such as spreading misinformation, creating child sexual abuse material, or even enhancing research papers. This case study examines the rise of AI-generated images and videos, real-world examples, outcomes, and the lessons learned.
The Prominence of AI-Generated Images
AI-generated images have quickly risen in prominence, nearly equaling the prevalence of traditional forms of manipulation. According to a study, before the advent of new AI image-generation tools from tech giants like OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google, AI-generated images accounted for a minuscule proportion of content manipulations overall.
Real-world example: AI-generated images of real individuals have been used to spread misinformation and deceive people in seemingly innocuous ways, such as creating fake accounts on social media platforms.
AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material
AI-generated child sexual abuse material is a growing concern, with the potential to overwhelm those working to fight online child sexual abuse. These images and videos can be created using AI technology and can be used to spread misinformation and deceive people.
Real-world example: The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) has reported a significant increase in the number of AI-generated child sexual abuse material, which can divert significant resources from real child sexual abuse material towards AI-generated content.
AI-Generated Images and Videos in Research Papers
AI-generated images and videos can be used to enhance research papers, but this also raises concerns about the accuracy and reliability of these summaries. Using AI-generated images and videos in research papers can be tempting, but it’s essential to ensure that the information is accurate and reliable.
Detecting and Verifying Online Content
Detecting and verifying online content has become increasingly challenging with the rise of AI-generated images and videos. It’s essential to develop strategies for detecting and verifying online content to combat misinformation and deception.
Identified Apps
Here are three AI-powered apps that can help you generate AI-driven images, convert text into AI-generated images, and create AI-generated video content based on provided text:
- OpenAI GPT-4: Generate AI-driven images and video descriptions
- DeepAI Text to Image API: Convert textual descriptions into AI-generated images
- Synthesia: Create AI-generated video content based on provided text
Lessons Learned
The rise of AI-generated images and videos highlights the need for strategies to detect and verify online content. It’s essential to stay up to date with the latest developments in AI technology and to ensure that any AI-generated content is used ethically and responsibly.