New Delhi: Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra has shared his own AI-generated viral picture of Holi playing and said, “It’s going to be a scary future.” The image appeared to be a very realistic and accurate depiction of Anand Mahindra smeared with ‘gulal’ (colour). This was part of a series of images of billionaires playing Holi, created by a digital artist with the Instagram handle WildTrance.
Sharing a screenshot of the story of his AI-generated image enjoying the Indian festival of Holi with Gulal, Anand Mahindra mentioned that he should ask the artist to create ‘memories’ of all the places he visits on his bucket list . He said, “At least, I would have been there, done that, literally!”
Expressing concern about the ability of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to generate highly realistic and lossless images using new age tools like Midjourney or Dull-E, he mentioned how AI can easily fake images for malicious purposes. And can generate fake news. , He further commented that the future was going to be scary.
Netizens take a dig at the fake AI-generated image
“The ultimate cost-effective (and slightly surreal) travel experience,” says one user.
Well this AI artist has done a hilarious take on ‘my’ Holi celebrations. I guess I should ask them to create ‘memories’ of all the places I visited on my bucket list. At least I’d been there, done that, literally! (P.S. This only reminds me of how AI can do this so easily… https://t.co/Q9nCKwsm9z pic.twitter.com/jNZ80XObrE— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) June 14, 2023
Another user Amit Mishra said that he believed the AI was the ultimate magician of deception. Forget ‘Wanderlust’; It’s ‘WonderAI’ time! They said, “Sit back, relax, and let your imagination run wild as you discover the world from the comfort of your couch”.
Some potential dangers associated with AI images:
Misinformation and Fake Content: AI-generated images can be used to create highly realistic fake photos, videos or manipulated media. This can lead to the spread of misinformation, fake news and hoaxes, which makes it challenging to differentiate between the real and the artificially generated.
Identity theft and impersonation: AI technology can be used to create fake profiles or impersonate individuals by creating images that resemble real people. This raises concerns about identity theft, online scams, and privacy violations.
Deepfake: Deepfake technology uses AI algorithms to superimpose one’s face onto another person’s body or create a completely fabricated video. Deepfakes have the potential to deceive individuals, manipulate public opinion, and damage reputations.
Privacy concerns: AI-generated images may violate privacy rights if used without consent. For example, deepfake technology can be misused to create explicit or compromising images of individuals without their knowledge or permission.
Ethical issues: The development and use of AI-generated images raise ethical considerations. Unauthorized use of one’s likeness, the potential for exploitation or harassment, and the impact on personal and societal trust are some of the ethical concerns associated with AI-generated images.
Unintended consequences: The AI algorithms used to generate images may inadvertently incorporate biases present in the training data, resulting in unfair or discriminatory representations. It can perpetuate stereotypes, reinforce inequalities, and further marginalize certain groups.