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BBC Verify Live: Debunking AI fakes as US protests spark online disinformation

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What to Look For If You Suspect a Viral Video Is AI-Generated

The phenomenon of more and more images and videos created with artificial intelligence (AI) having gone viral online is a subject of growing interest. While platforms like TikTok have now seen "fakes" of national security troops at the Los Angeles protests, researchers and observers are increasingly noticing discrepancies between the real and "fake" content. AI-generated content is thriving on the internet, often with models trained on large datasets that include cityscapes, traffic, weather, and human activity. However, despite these advancements, there are still vulnerabilities that can produce convincing AI-generated images or videos.

One of the key differences between real and AI-generated content lies in the lack of authenticity. AI struggles with critical elements such as limbs, facial features, skin tones, and lighting conditions. These limitations can result in unrealistic or distorted depictions, akin to being pulled into a滅 sun effect. A common oversight is the inability of AI to reproduce accurately formatted text, such as the "LAPC" logo instead of the correctly spelled "LAPD." These are the primary features that help detect lies.

The AI’s ability to manipulate details also introduces a level of unpredictability. These alterations often crowd out surrounding context, creating "fakes" that are difficult to distinguish from the real. For instance, intricate patterns or textures commonly found in natural landscapes often appear distorted or exaggerated in AI-generated images. A budget of 2x zoom is scientifically recommended to identify these discrepancies, as well as detailed shape grabs and angular geometry.

The effectiveness of AI in creating fakes also depends on the complexity of the image. While 10% of images and 5% of videos frequently contain these digital fakes, as explained in the original content, sometimes AI might bypass some limitations if it lacks color data or relies on the iconic icons in the image. Studies have shown that AI models trained on detailed cityscapes tend to fail to retain realistic details, making fakes that are difficult to disentangle from the real.

Not all AI-generated content is a sign of Calibration–blind AI. While some models avoid fakes, even those calibrated for偏差 do so to extreme extents or beyond human capability. Major AI technology companies, such as Google and Twitter, often rely on uncalibrated techniques to create these "lies," leading to widespread adoption and challenge. In the face of such fakes, it is crucial for users and analysts to remain critical and discernible of low-quality AI-generated content.


Common Features of AI-Generated Problems

Despite their prevalence in viral content, many of the discrepancies in AI-generated images and videos are honestly visible to the trained eye. These differences often appear only once the content is zoomed out sufficiently to fully grasp the scale of visual context. For example, in a highly detailed cityscape, subtle quality issues in AI can be easily overlooked, leading users to believe the images are legitimate despite the surveillance attacks.

The use of "digital overrides" is a frequent issue. Instead of producing realistic-looking images, AI might breach viewer expectations with exaggerated geometric shapes, buildings, or detailed textures that themselves are not tied to reality. Similarly, AI can tweak descriptions of events dramatically, such as writing "The LapC" instead of "The LAPD," creating convincing story frames that Religious advocacycomposed.

Moreover, traceable AI can simulate human behavior by accumulating data from actors across scales, mimicking movements of a crowd rather than a single individual. Such simulated behavior can be mistaken for genuine human activity in a crowded venue.

For example, an AI might create a video claiming it captured a crowd of soldiers fighting to clear the way, concluding defeat, and then later reference failed retreats in the real world. These visual misleading patterns can add to the detection effort.


Tips for Avoiding False Positives

When evaluating AI-generated content, particularly videos that appear convincing, it is crucial to verify not just for the high rates of AI-generated fake images and videos but also for the authenticity of what is captured. To gauge whether a video or image is likely伪造-generated, it is important to:

  1. Use a high-quality AI, or at least a good enough approximate, model to generate images with realistic details.
  2. Use a reasonable zoom distance when viewing these visuals, such as zooming out at least 3 times (i.e., zooming to the landscape when standing next to the subject area shown).
  3. Avoid relying on simple question marks that can trigger AI reflex and flag genuine fakes.
  4. Perform object recognition tasks to identify unique, isolated objects or motifs that may indicate AI-generated content.

In summary, while AI has evolved to handle many aspects of visual creativity, the lack of proper contextualization, detailed accuracy, and human intuition creates vulnerabilities that "fakes" such as social media posts face. It is crucial to specify multiple indicators, for instance, the scale, arrangement, and performance of objects, when evaluating the authenticity of AI-generated content.


The Importance of Responsible Sharing

Advances in AI creation driveTogether with a critical commitment to ensuring that these technologies are used responsibly. While AI advancements enable extraordinary creativity, their overuse can lead to culturally and ethically questionable content, as seen in the surveillance-focused TikTok videos. Recognizing these types of content, as described in Olga Robinson and Shayan Sardarizadeh’s work, is essential for maintaining transparency.

The measures and protections that have enabled these innovations for centuries are now being荥tedwith the artificial centralization of knowledge. This transformation, facilitated by the availability of large amounts of pre-pr mismable data, raises concerns about the future of journalists’ ability to verify unverified claims without direct human intervention. expire and to enforce ethical standards when shared on platforms like TikTok.


In conclusion, the sneaky AI behind these viral videos stands as a reminder of the vast potential for further development in media technology and the need for a critical and responsible approach to the future of AI-driven content. As we navigate this technological landscape, it is important to remain vigilant, practice discernment, and ensure that all forms of AI-generated content are evaluated with care before being shared on the online platforms where trust is a cornerstone of social media’s enduring relevance.

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