Gary Marcus

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9/5/2024, 2:15:03 AM
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Cognitive Dissonance
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@FunniesVal96869 @GaryMarcus Somebody with elite photoshop skills could try to superimpose the text, but the body contours on the shirts are way too complex to properly align and orient the text. Not saying it’s impossible, but extremely unlikely
Bob Widlar's Middle Finger
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@model_collapse @GaryMarcus Yeah it was really the text that sold it to me; if there's an AI that can make words that don't look like a dream I haven't seen it
Cognitive Dissonance
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@GaryMarcus Not likely. Text is too perfectly rendered without mistakes. There does not exist an AI model that can generate text so well. And I don’t see any photoshop artifacts. This just looks like a real photo, usually AI is too smooth, sure they can add noise to it, but not trivial …
Gary Marcus
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Odds that this photo is a deep fake, given three signs I point to below?

(Zoom into see the twisted nose.)
Gary Marcus
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13 million views, no community note, and the first sentence is an absolute lie.

Neither Walz’s brother or sister are in this photo of “the *entire* family”; these are “distant cousins”, if the photo is even real. (Note the nose on the guy with the baseball hat, the old woman…

The statement and images are part of a conversation about the authenticity of a photo showing people wearing 'Nebraska Walz's for Trump' t-shirts. The discussion involves skepticism about whether the image is real or a deep fake, with participants debating the capabilities of AI and Photoshop in generating such images. This conversation touches on public discourse as it involves political figures and the potential manipulation of media, which are significant public issues.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not appear to cause harm directly. It is part of a discussion about the authenticity of an image, which is a legitimate concern in the context of public discourse. [+1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    The statement respects the privacy and dignity of others by focusing on the technical aspects of image manipulation rather than making personal attacks. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding by discussing the technical limitations and possibilities of AI and Photoshop, contributing to a more informed public. [+1]
  4. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement engages in constructive dialogue by addressing the technical aspects of the image rather than attacking individuals involved in the conversation. [+1]
  5. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses its influence to raise awareness about the potential for image manipulation, which is important for the betterment of society in terms of media literacy. [+1]