AI ruins everything again: images of the Minister of Health of Japan blew up the Internet, but they are fake

Yes, artificial intelligence, when applied correctly, can simplify many tasks for us and benefit an infinite number of complex processes in different areas. The problem is that, like any other technology, in the wrong hands it can become a powerful weapon of evil. Last few days, purported images of the Japanese Minister of Health circulated on the Internet. They went viral on social media and many assumed they were real.

However, stuff is completely fake. A man dedicated to creating sexually explicit images using artificial intelligence thought it might be a good idea to say that his next creation was an important leader on an Asian island.

When he published them, his followers began to circulate them through other channels of communication to give their opinion on the matter. The conversation, however, turned not to the possibilities of AI, but to the attractive neckline of the Minister of Health of Japan.

Obviously, the person in the image does not exist. Japan’s health sector is headed by one person, Katsunobu Kato.

An additional problem in this situation is that, again, It took social media forever to stop the prank. By the time Twitter, for example, started displaying a fake content warning, it was already too late. The images have been shared tens of thousands of times.

“The images were generated by artificial intelligence. The current Minister of Health of Japan is Katsunobu Kato.” pointed the message of the aforementioned social network.

But the above was just a belated response from Twitter. Today, you can still find Facebook groups or pages where the images are supposed to be real, and no doubt that thought will prevail until they find a similar post.

There are several worrisome moments in this situation. First, the artificial intelligence tool, whatever it is, is being used to create false content. On the other hand, there is growing concern that the audience does not stop to check the authenticity of the material before sharing it. It is published, then researched – at best.

‘Japanese health minister’ joins Donald Trump and the Pope

Be warned, this isn’t the first time an AI-generated image has been making waves online. We don’t even have to go back too far in time to find another scandal.

In March, a man used Midjourney to create multiple images of Donald Trump being held by the NYPD. As they circulated online, some of the mogul’s supporters believed they were real. Of course, they wanted to take to the streets to protest for such a purple detention.

A few days later the images Pope Francisco in a down jacket in the style of Balenciaga. Thousands of believers believed that the Catholic Church was now headed by a fashion icon.

Both incidents effectively caused those responsible for Midjourney to end the free trials. They felt that many users are abusing their tool. Therefore, yes or yes, you must open the wallet to be able to use it.

To whom hypertext We recently shared a series of tips for identifying AI-generated images. However, there will come a time when it will be very difficult to distinguish real material from a fake.