How to spot AI-generated faces: Researchers identify 'hyperaverage' telltale signs
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Tanya George
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Research shows AI-generated faces have become so realistic they routinely fool people, with some AI faces appearing "hyperreal" — more real than actual human faces. While most people struggle to distinguish AI from human faces, and overconfidence leads to more errors, new research suggests people can learn to spot AI faces by looking for subtle clues like "hyperaverage" features (proportional symmetry, smooth skin, consistent lighting). The article explores the growing threat of deepfake fraud (projected $40 billion annually by 2027) and the limitations of both human perception and software-based detectors.
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· 3 pulledNot only do most people struggle to spot AI faces, but as long ago as 2023 we discovered some AI faces are 'hyperreal' – they look more real than actual human faces.
We also found people are overconfident they can spot AI faces, with the most confident people making the most errors.
Software-based deepfake detectors do exist, but they can't really explain the reason
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