Al-altered images on birdwatching forums putting research at risk
Experts are warning that the proliferation of AI-generated or altered images on birdwatching forums is threatening the integrity of citizen science databases. These fake sightings can mislead researchers who rely on crowdsourced data to track species' habitats and migration patterns.
‘Nobody is falling for a toucan sighting in Siberia’ … This image is AI-generated, using ChatGPT. Illustration: ChatGPT ‘Nobody is falling for a toucan sighting in Siberia’ … This image is AI-generated, using ChatGPT. Illustration: ChatGPT The age of extinction AI (artificial intelligence) Al-altered images on birdwatching forums putting research at risk Experts warn increase in enhanced photos on birding platforms creating fake sightings, threatening credibility of tool used by scientists
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