How to spot AI, disinformation in 2024 race
Several new artificial intelligence tools have been released this summer that allow for the creation of hyperrealistic photos, making it easier than ever to alter, or entirely fabricate, an image. Experts say it’s becoming increasingly difficult for consumers to discern what is real and what is fake.
Among the most powerful new tools is FLUX.1, or Flux, a free AI image generator released in August, which allows for the creation of hyperrealistic images without a subscription.
What is Flux?
CBS News tested the new tool and found it was able to create convincing images of people in recognizable locations within seconds. Unlike similar tools, the results lacked many of the telltale signs of AI-generated images, such as skin that appears uncannily smooth.
Take a look at these four images — can you discern which of them is a genuine photograph and which are generated by AI?