Joel Golby recently wrote an article about his experience of being fooled by the image of the pope in a big coat, which was generated by AI. People all over social media were quick to spread this image and it quickly went viral. This caused Golby to start pondering his own internet literacy and if he was sufficiently tech savvy enough to tell the difference between AI-generated images, and real photographs.
This situation raises an important question, as the ability of AI to fool us becomes greater, how do we know what is actually real? As a society, it is important to stay vigilant and be aware of the potential for AI-generated images or videos. It is important to take the time to investigate the sources of these images, and always question the veracity of such material.
Midjourney is a program which was used to generate the image of the pope in a coat. The AI-generated image surfaced on the Reddit page dedicated to AI art, and was immediately shared on Twitter. This brings us to the understanding that it is not only on our individual level that can we be fooled by AI-generated images, but also on a much larger up-level discussion as a society. Therefore, it is our societal obligation to make sure that this doesn’t happen again and to ensure that those who knowingly mislead everybody by AI-generated images are properly addressed.
The article written by Joel Golby is not only a reflection of his personal experience, but an important reminder that regardless of how well versed internet users may be, they can still be fooled by AI-generated images. That’s why it’s so important that as a society we remain cognizant of the potential of AI-generated images, remain vigilant, and ensure that these images don’t become a way to mislead people.
The article also mentions Pope Francis, one of the most beloved and respected figures in the Catholic Church. Since his election in 2013, Pope Francis has become the people’s pope, and has tirelessly worked for the betterment of the global community. He has played a vital role in the Catholic Church becoming a more open, progressive and transparent institution, with a focus on the environment, poverty and social justice. His years of public service and his uplifting message of peace and love to everyone can serve as an example of how we can all work together for a better future.
