Study Reveals Humans , May Not Be Able to Distinguish , Between Real and AI-Generated Faces.
PsyPost reports that new research was aimed
at determining how well the human brain can
detect AI-generated deepfake images. .
The teams' findings, published in 'Vision Research,'
suggest that the brain can distinguish subconsciously
distinguish between some deepfakes and real images.
The teams' findings, published in 'Vision Research,'
suggest that the brain can distinguish subconsciously
distinguish between some deepfakes and real images.
Throughout history, humans have
been regarded as the benchmark
for face detection. We have
consistently outperformed computers
in recognizing and classifying
faces (although this is changing), Mic Moshel, Study author & a PhD candidate in clinical
neuropsychology at Macquarie University, via PsyPost.
Throughout history, humans have
been regarded as the benchmark
for face detection. We have
consistently outperformed computers
in recognizing and classifying
faces (although this is changing), Mic Moshel, Study author & a PhD candidate in clinical
neuropsychology at Macquarie University, via PsyPost.
However, the emergence of AI has
presented a significant challenge
in reliably determining whether
a face is artificially generated. , Mic Moshel, Study author & a PhD candidate in clinical
neuropsychology at Macquarie University, via PsyPost.
Intrigued by this development, we sought
to investigate how humans respond to
hyper-realistic AI-generated faces,
specifically exploring the ability to
differentiate between real and fake, Mic Moshel, Study author & a PhD candidate in clinical
neuropsychology at Macquarie University, via PsyPost.
PsyPost reports that researchers used neural networks
called Generative Adversarial Networks (GANS) to
generate images of faces and everyday items.
EEG data was reportedly used
to analyze the brain's response
to real and fake images.
Our findings revealed that
individuals can potentially
recognize AI-generated faces
given only a brief glance. , Mic Moshel, Study author & a PhD candidate in clinical
neuropsychology at Macquarie University, via PsyPost.
Nevertheless, distinguishing genuine faces
from AI-generated ones proves to be more
challenging. Surprisingly, people frequently
exhibit the tendency to mistakenly
perceive AI-generated faces as
more authentic than real faces, Mic Moshel, Study author & a PhD candidate in clinical
neuropsychology at Macquarie University, via PsyPost.
PsyPost reports that the team's findings could
have implications for cybersecurity, counterfeiting,
border security and spreading misinformation.