The Perils of AI: Fake Photo of Pope Francis in Puffer Jacket Goes Viral
TL;DR
Fake photos of Pope Francis wearing a puffer jacket went viral on social media, but they were actually generated by AI software. As deepfake technology becomes more widespread, AI developers are working on better ways to inform viewers of the authenticity of images. However, it is already difficult to determine whether some images are real or not, and there is concern that bad actors could use this technology to spread disinformation.
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