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AI-altered images on birdwatching forums putting research at risk

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Experts warn increase in enhanced photos on birding platforms creating fake sightings, threatening credibility of tool used by scientists.

SourceThe Guardian AIAuthor: Patrick Greenfield
AI-altered images on birdwatching forums putting research at risk
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Experts warn increase in enhanced photos on birding platforms creating fake sightings, threatening credibility of tool used by scientists

For many birdwatchers, recording a species outside its normal range is the holy grail. In the UK, the discoveries often make national headlinesThe western reef heron, for example, usually found in Africa and southern Europe, spotted in a seaside town in north Wales in June, which was widely celebrated on birding forums.

But a new scourge is threatening to disrupt the fun: AI slop.

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  • AI-generated images are flooding birdwatching forums, creating false records
  • This threatens the integrity of citizen science data used for research
  • Enthusiasts celebrating rare sightings may unknowingly share fake images

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