Natural destruction is at its peak across the US as Hurricane Helene ravages Florida and now North Carolina.
As many families mourn the loss of loved ones and seek shelter, AI scammers are making the most of this time by capitalizing on the matter. This includes getting personal gains at the cost of others with bizarre and embarrassing images.
One account on Facebook dubbed Coastal Views is known for sharing AI images of nature and beachside views. Now, the account’s banner reads, ‘OBX Live’ and now, the approach is shifted to a dramatic new theme.
Instead of publishing images of beautiful beaches, sunsets, and dolphins swimming, it’s sharing pictures of the devastation from the hurricane. This includes homes submerged under water and dogs peeking helplessly from the roofs. Neighborhoods that were the worst hit were also on display, only to get views and reactions from readers.
Instead of spreading this viral data to anyone impacted by the natural destruction, the account is making use of AI to pay attention to the hurricane that might not be seen elsewhere. What is even more horrifying is how the page provides links to Etsy for a business that is known for selling AI-based prints of animals. It’s just bizarre and sickening to think that anyone would find this alright.
The newest images of the natural disaster are made to appear so realistic. They feature signs that AI was used to generate the pictures. And then one of them had a man rescuing a puppy while others featured images of emojis.
The incident is certainly appalling and worrisome at the same time. Seeing AI being used in this manner is certainly not appreciated, especially for such low-quality junk. Remember, AI slop is not a new issue. It’s been discussed in the past and has been causing trouble for a while now.
It usually arises in this dubious manner featuring cops and veterans and even low-level pictures of starving children and now natural disasters.
As per one investigation on the matter from a tech media outlet, it was unveiled how most of the images and content are produced to bombard Facebook’s algorithm to get more engagement and ad revenue.
It’s a devastating business and it’s making it hard for everyone to work online without getting slammed by junk. Who wants to see people suffering at one end for the sole purpose of another gaining profits from natural disasters anyway?
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As many families mourn the loss of loved ones and seek shelter, AI scammers are making the most of this time by capitalizing on the matter. This includes getting personal gains at the cost of others with bizarre and embarrassing images.
One account on Facebook dubbed Coastal Views is known for sharing AI images of nature and beachside views. Now, the account’s banner reads, ‘OBX Live’ and now, the approach is shifted to a dramatic new theme.
Instead of publishing images of beautiful beaches, sunsets, and dolphins swimming, it’s sharing pictures of the devastation from the hurricane. This includes homes submerged under water and dogs peeking helplessly from the roofs. Neighborhoods that were the worst hit were also on display, only to get views and reactions from readers.
Instead of spreading this viral data to anyone impacted by the natural destruction, the account is making use of AI to pay attention to the hurricane that might not be seen elsewhere. What is even more horrifying is how the page provides links to Etsy for a business that is known for selling AI-based prints of animals. It’s just bizarre and sickening to think that anyone would find this alright.
The newest images of the natural disaster are made to appear so realistic. They feature signs that AI was used to generate the pictures. And then one of them had a man rescuing a puppy while others featured images of emojis.
The incident is certainly appalling and worrisome at the same time. Seeing AI being used in this manner is certainly not appreciated, especially for such low-quality junk. Remember, AI slop is not a new issue. It’s been discussed in the past and has been causing trouble for a while now.
It usually arises in this dubious manner featuring cops and veterans and even low-level pictures of starving children and now natural disasters.
As per one investigation on the matter from a tech media outlet, it was unveiled how most of the images and content are produced to bombard Facebook’s algorithm to get more engagement and ad revenue.
It’s a devastating business and it’s making it hard for everyone to work online without getting slammed by junk. Who wants to see people suffering at one end for the sole purpose of another gaining profits from natural disasters anyway?
Read next: Social Media Algorithms Under Fire In Europe As Regulators Ask For More Data From YouTube, TikTok, and Snapchat
