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That article made me realize how insane Image Generators already are. (www.theverge.com)

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Really good article I read today. I was already impressed by the first hype of image generators but since haven't informed myself much. They got really good lately apparently. I can't decide if I am concerned or impressed. Do you think this would actually be used for something other than memes and misinformation? I thought I might share it and hear your opinions.

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

That all comes up in the article. The core idea the author is getting at is the general ease of fabricated situations is coming in a new way that previously hasn't been a couple clicks for the average user. Think less about political turmoil (propaganda has existed as long as there as been politics) and more about how your Karen aunt can add a worm to their Google review for spaghetti. Most people won't learn Photoshop, most people can click a few buttons.

I think it's still important to consider the tomorrow we're being thrust into even if we could do this on a smaller scale yesterday.