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Artificial Intelligence in Our Daily Lives

Artificial Intelligence in Our Daily Lives

Separating Real from Fake

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Alejandro Betancourt
Mar 27, 2023
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“There is no reason and no way that a human mind can keep up with an artificial intelligence machine by 2035.” — Gray Scott

This week I’m deviating from my usual self-improvement articles to discuss something that is puzzling me. How do we differentiate between authentic images and those created by artificial intelligence?

Nobody wants more embarrassing moments like when Pope Francis’s ultra-stylish white puffer coat fooled millions!

That image was too good to be true — it wasn’t real!

It depicted the iconic religious leader sporting a plush longline puffer jacket over his white robes. Mesmerizing but fabricated by A.I.

So, what else can we do if we can’t rely on our eyes anymore?

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