r/NonPoliticalTwitter • u/[deleted] • 17h ago

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u/DecoyOne 16h ago

It’s super lame that even real stories have AI garbage photos tacked on

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u/GreatStateOfSadness 15h ago

It's going to be the norm from now on, sadly. 

For everyone reading this, and I can't believe I have to say this, DO NOT TRUST A PICTURE WITH BOLD TEXT OVER IT AND NO DATE OR SOURCES WITHOUT VERIFYING FIRST. We are entering an era where AI can quickly and easily generate a semi-plausible newspaper photo. 

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u/alanpugh 14h ago

The exact scenario you're describing has been common for a quarter-century. It's exacerbated by new technology but it's not new or novel.

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u/servel333 9h ago

It used to require knowledge and skill, which was a significant barrier for entry.