Artificial Intelligence Fuels Explosive Growth of Realistic Fake Images, Threatening Trust in Media and Government

The rise of AI tools has enabled the creation of fake but ultra-realistic images at an extraordinary rate.
These images are being used to spread disinformation and manipulate public opinion.
Though researchers are working to develop methods to detect AI-generated images, the technology behind creating them is advancing much faster.
There is growing concern that fake images could seriously damage trust in the media, government, and society at large.
Tech companies are trying to establish standards for proving the origin and ownership of images, but progress has been slow.