Dr. T.J. Thomson, a senior lecturer at RMIT, expressed concerns about the transparency of AI image use and whether audiences can recognize their use. He warned of the potential for these images to distort reality and disrupt our perception of truth. He also raised questions about the labor implications of using AI images rather than on-the-ground photographers. Adobe has not commented on the issue.
Key takeaways:
- Adobe is selling AI-generated realistic images of the Israel-Hamas war on its stock image subscription service, Adobe Stock. These images are being used across the internet without any indication they are fake.
- Adobe requires submitters to disclose whether images were generated with AI and marks them as such within its platform. However, these images are being used without disclosure of their artificial nature on various online platforms.
- There are concerns about the transparency of AI image use and whether audiences can recognise their use. The potential for these images to mislead people and distort reality is a significant concern.
- Adobe has not responded to requests for comment on the issue.