Can You Spot the Fake Faces?

AI-generated faces are getting really good. So good that most people can't tell them apart from real ones. This is a big deal because these fake faces can be used for bad things, like scams or spreading false information. Recently, TikTok users found out that some AI-generated doctors were giving fake medical advice. This shows how convincing these fake faces can be. In fact, people are often fooled into thinking these fake faces are real more than the actual human faces. To help people spot these fake faces, researchers are working on a short training program. This program teaches people to look for small mistakes in AI-generated faces, like a middle tooth, strange hairline, or unnatural skin texture. Interestingly, these fake faces are often more proportional than real ones.The researchers tested this training program on two groups of people: typical recognizers and super recognizers. Super recognizers are people who are really good at remembering faces. In the first test, without any training, both groups did poorly at spotting fake faces. Typical recognizers only spotted 30% of the fakes, and super recognizers did slightly better at 41%. In the second test, a new group of people received a five-minute training on how to spot errors in AI-generated faces. After the training, their accuracy improved. Super recognizers could now spot 64% of the fake faces, and typical recognizers recognized 51%. Trained participants also took more time to examine the faces before making their decision. While this training shows promise, it's important to note that the participants were tested right after the training. It's unclear how much they would remember if they were tested later. Still, giving people the tools to distinguish between real and AI-generated faces is crucial in today's world where fake faces are everywhere. AI's ability to mimic humans isn't just limited to visuals. It's a growing concern that needs attention.