Real or AI: can a photographer and internet addict spot fake portraits? – video
A new test from the University of New South Wales challenges users to distinguish between real and AI-generated faces. Journalists Carly Earl and Matilda Boseley participated in the test to explore its effectiveness. The increasing sophistication of AI technology makes it more difficult to identify fake portraits.
- ▪The University of New South Wales launched an AI faces test.
- ▪Participants must determine whether faces are real or AI-generated.
- ▪Carly Earl and Matilda Boseley tested their ability to spot fake portraits.
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4:52AI (artificial intelligence)Real or AI: can a photographer and internet addict spot fake portraits? – videoIt's getting harder and harder to guess whether a face is AI. The University of New South Wales recently launched an AI faces test, which challenges users ability to distinguish between real and fake faces. Guardian Australia's Carly Earl and Matilda Boseley take the test to see if it's a science or just vibes Presented by Carly Earl and Matilda Boseley , produced by Sanjana Jose , additional production by Jack Larkin and executive producer is Molly Glassey, Source: The Guardian | UNSWWed 20 May 2026 03.01 EDTShareExplore more on these topicsAI (artificial intelligence)Photography
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