The more sophisticated the technology gets, I assume the more difficult it will be to find the "tells." This is what scares me. At least now, there are still people who can find and point out the issues. Maybe because I'm now "old" (66 - but don't feel old at all), it's easier for me to admit I miss some things, I don't feel stupid or silly for having missed the clues myself. I figure I owe it to myself to try to look closer next time when a disturbing or "out of character" image is circulating.
Great essay pointing out the problems with images these days. I did not realize that this image was AI but, by the same token, I didn't share it because I've seen these types of images before so it was nothing new. I'll also say that I'm 72 years old and wear glasses that keep getting adjusted to improve my eyesight as I age. I don't use my phone to read (screen is too small) and I love being able to enlarge the print on my laptop. I didn't notice the menu signs because they were all blurry (which could have been a "me" issue), the image I saw didn't show anyone's feet, I did miss the arm and the cup logo. I also wonder about the people like me, with not the best eyesight, and who don't have the time or inclination to examine images. If I see an image that seems way off base, I wait to see what others have to say about it before I decide whether it's real or AI. By others I mean trusted sources, not some random person who may or may not have an agenda. I view "breaking news" the same way. At my age, I lived through beginning kindergarten with a piece of paper, a pencil and an eraser, through all of the technological advances since the 1950's including hardware and software. I remember my aunt taking me to a tour of a computer room filled with huge mainframe computers that couldn't do much, through my purchase of one of the first PCs in graduate school. And yes, I do remember floppy disks, the first copiers (oh, how I hated ditto machines and carbon copies), the first cell phones, the first TVs (black and white and then color), LPs through streaming, etc. Personally, I've loved these innovations and can't wait to see what's next, but, as you so aptly described, you still have the responsibility to know your source.
The real issue is that Progressives are no better OR worse than the Trumpists when it comes to confirmation bias.
The image you used conforms to to the stereotype progressives have, of the open carry RWNJ Trump supporter, and so they suspend their judgement. Just like the conservatives I know who blame everything on migrants (legal or not), and so they will share AI semester of migrant gangs etc.
The more sophisticated the technology gets, I assume the more difficult it will be to find the "tells." This is what scares me. At least now, there are still people who can find and point out the issues. Maybe because I'm now "old" (66 - but don't feel old at all), it's easier for me to admit I miss some things, I don't feel stupid or silly for having missed the clues myself. I figure I owe it to myself to try to look closer next time when a disturbing or "out of character" image is circulating.
Great essay pointing out the problems with images these days. I did not realize that this image was AI but, by the same token, I didn't share it because I've seen these types of images before so it was nothing new. I'll also say that I'm 72 years old and wear glasses that keep getting adjusted to improve my eyesight as I age. I don't use my phone to read (screen is too small) and I love being able to enlarge the print on my laptop. I didn't notice the menu signs because they were all blurry (which could have been a "me" issue), the image I saw didn't show anyone's feet, I did miss the arm and the cup logo. I also wonder about the people like me, with not the best eyesight, and who don't have the time or inclination to examine images. If I see an image that seems way off base, I wait to see what others have to say about it before I decide whether it's real or AI. By others I mean trusted sources, not some random person who may or may not have an agenda. I view "breaking news" the same way. At my age, I lived through beginning kindergarten with a piece of paper, a pencil and an eraser, through all of the technological advances since the 1950's including hardware and software. I remember my aunt taking me to a tour of a computer room filled with huge mainframe computers that couldn't do much, through my purchase of one of the first PCs in graduate school. And yes, I do remember floppy disks, the first copiers (oh, how I hated ditto machines and carbon copies), the first cell phones, the first TVs (black and white and then color), LPs through streaming, etc. Personally, I've loved these innovations and can't wait to see what's next, but, as you so aptly described, you still have the responsibility to know your source.
I’m embarrassed that this one fooled me. Thank you for the reminder!
I'm sorry to say I shared this on IG. I have deleted it. I will be more careful in the future. Thanks for bringing this up!!!
The real issue is that Progressives are no better OR worse than the Trumpists when it comes to confirmation bias.
The image you used conforms to to the stereotype progressives have, of the open carry RWNJ Trump supporter, and so they suspend their judgement. Just like the conservatives I know who blame everything on migrants (legal or not), and so they will share AI semester of migrant gangs etc.