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— Tansu Yegen (@TansuYegen) October 16, 2024
@TansuYegen produces a video found on Facebook of deepfaked Egyptians building the pyramids by lifting blocks over their heads. (Supplied: X/Twitter)
AI-Generated Photos Challenge Historical Accuracy
As reported by Barron’s, AI-generated historical photos are causing concern among historians and the public, most notably a recently-deepfaked video of Egyptians lifting the blocks of limestone used to build the pyramids. These fake images blur the line between truth and fabrication, undermining efforts to preserve accurate historical records.
Distinguishing Truth from Fiction in the AI Era
Experts warn that AI-powered tools capable of creating highly realistic photos pose a significant risk to history and public trust. With fake photos circulating online, there is a growing need for better detection methods and regulations to combat misinformation.
Editor’s Comment:
What’s next—AI generating photos of dinosaurs using smartphones? If this keeps up, future generations will think George Washington invented Wi-Fi. Looks like we need a digital truth squad ASAP!
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*An AI tool was used to add an extra layer to the editing process for this story.
