cross-posted from: https://lemmy.cafe/post/29389301
A few days ago X introduced a new AI Image Editing button that lets any user modify images posted by others, even without the original uploader’s consent. Image owners are not notified when edits are made, and the feature is enabled by default with no opt-out option (at least not so far).
With decent prompting skills, someone who knows what they’re doing has an easy time fabricating realistic looking photographs that are nearly indistinguishable from real life. We’re entering a post-truth era.