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Deepfakes are being used to push anti-Ukraine disinformation
Influence operations with ties to Russia and Belarus have been found using deepfakes to push anti-Ukraine disinformation. Last week, AI News reported on the release of a study that found humans can generally no longer distinguish between real and AI-generated "deepfake" faces. As humans, we're somewhat trained to believe what we see with our eyes. Many believed that it was only a matter of time before Russia took advantage of deepfakes and our human psychology to take its vast disinformation campaigns to the next level. Facebook and Twitter removed two anti-Ukraine "covert influence operations" over the weekend.
What Is Deep Learning Exactly?
If I ask you, what is the best method for humans to learn anything, then what would you say? Try to remember, what are some ways that come easy for you to learn something new? Well now scientists have understood that actually none of the above-mentioned techniques are perfect, but there is one method that stands out: Learn by Example. If you think about it, it makes perfect sense. Humans by nature are observant creatures.
How AI is enhancing aerial imagery to help identify items usually recognized by humans
A construction company can now gain access to aerial imagery of an entire project and map this imagery to what its project lists in terms of tasks completed and those underway or waiting. There no longer is a constant need to physically travel to a site for a physical inspection. "You can use artificial intelligence to turn high-resolution aerial imagery into a powerful project management tool for a variety of industries, including construction, insurance and government agencies," said Tony Agresta, general manager of North America for Nearmap, which provides aerial imagery and geospatial data. "Using AI, these organizations can virtually inspect, measure and analyze hundreds of location insights such as property lines, shrubbery on a property, roof and building dimensions, vegetation in areas where animals can be relocated and more. Viewing perspectives can be rotated, tilted and changed to see an image from any angle."