By NewsBlogger Meta and OpenAI collaborate to address labeling of AI-generated images, with concerns raised about metadata tags being easily removed, prompting Meta to develop tools to detect and label AI-generated content on social media platforms ahead of global elections to combat misinformation.
At a glance
- Meta and OpenAI collaborate on labeling AI-generated images
- Meta-developing tools to detect and label AI-generated content on popular platforms
- Sir Nick Clegg emphasizes the potential misuse of AI-generated imagery for spreading disinformation
- Concerns about the reliability and impact of AI systems like Google Gemini in generating images
- Ongoing discussions about the use of generative AI in creating TV shows and films
The details
Meta and OpenAI have recently announced a collaboration to address the labeling of images generated by artificial intelligence.
OpenAI is incorporating tags into the metadata of AI-generated images using the C2PA standard.
However, concerns have been raised about the ease with which these metadata tags can be removed, either accidentally or intentionally, as is common on social media platforms.
In response to this issue
Meta is developing tools to detect and label AI-generated content on popular platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.
The goal is to implement this capability ahead of major global elections to combat the spread of misinformation.
While Meta already labels images created using its own AI, the new tools will extend this labeling to images generated by AI from various companies.
Sir Nick Clegg’s emphasis
Sir Nick Clegg, the president of global affairs for Meta, has emphasized the potential for bad actors to exploit AI-generated imagery to spread disinformation.
Meta is taking a proactive approach to stay ahead of deceptive practices involving AI-generated content.
Users are advised to exercise caution when encountering AI-generated content online and to be mindful of the trustworthiness of accounts sharing such content.
It is important to be vigilant and look out for any unnatural details that may indicate the use of AI in creating the content.
AI in popular culture
In popular culture, artificial intelligence is often depicted as a potential threat to humanity in the future, leading to concerns about the over-reliance on AI and its impact on creative and research-based work.
Google has introduced an AI system called Google Gemini, which can generate images based on text prompts.
While the system can produce a wide range of human images, there are concerns about its reliability and the potential for unexpected outputs due to inclusivity features.
A recent event in Glasgow, known as a “Willy Wonka experience,” utilized AI for promotional materials and scripts, resulting in chaos due to poor planning and reliance on AI.
Despite the risks associated with implementing AI without a full understanding of its capabilities, filmmaker Tyler Perry believes that AI can offer cost-saving benefits in film production, although accuracy remains a concern.
The television industry is discussing the potential for generative artificial intelligence to create BBC soap operas soon.
This technology can generate scripts and videos in response to prompts, raising questions about its impact on the TV industry.
Director James Hawes and the Vice-chairman of Directors UK have engaged in forums to discuss the intersection of AI and TV shows.
Predictions suggest that generative AI could entirely produce a series like Doctors within the next 3 to 5 years.
Additionally, OpenAI, the developers of ChatGPT, have introduced Sora, a new video creation tool that can transform prompts into realistic-looking videos.
These advancements in AI technology are reshaping the landscape of content creation and media production, highlighting the evolving role of artificial intelligence in various sectors.
