What a ‘sloppy’ trend!
A recent social media trend involving AI-generated videos of individuals appearing as spectators in sports stadiums has sparked a conversation about the quality and believability of AI content. The author notes that while these 'jumbotron' edits are impressive, they contribute to the growing volume of 'AI slop' online.
Why it matters
The trend illustrates the increasing difficulty in distinguishing between authentic and AI-generated media in digital spaces.
It was probably about a month ago when I first saw it, all thanks to my colleague Sweta. If she hadn’t told me it was AI right before I saw it, would I have believed that it was real? Did I have to believe it was real? I wonder.
The article offers a cultural critique of a technology trend without taking a political stance.
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