AI Art and Difficulties in Identifying Computer-Generated Content

In this video, we test the waters of AI-generated art, focusing on realistic depictions of events such as volcanic eruptions, hurricane aftermaths, and tsunamis. We revisit AI-generated images from last year and put them through the latest versions of MidJourney and Dall-E to see how the technology has evolved.

We examine the detail, realism, and overall quality that these AI tools have achieved. While much of the “AI art” we have created can be easily distinguished from real photos, others present a more significant challenge in discerning AI-generated fiction from authentic imagery.

Could an AI-generated image fool you into thinking something is happening on Hawai'i Island that isn’t?

By examining the details, we can begin to identify the nuances that can help distinguish between AI-generated and authentic images. Our goal is to showcase AI image generators' incredible potential and ability to depict disasters in Hawai'i.

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