There is a growing battle between AI-created deepfake images and the methods to detect them. The latest detection tools come from astronomy. Astronomers’ techniques for analyzing light in space images can now help spot deepfakes.
Deepfake images, created using AI called deep learning, mimic real images by replacing faces. These fakes are becoming more realistic, posing significant risks.
Astronomers use advanced methods to study light. A new study shows these methods can also detect deepfakes. For example, researchers used systems called CAS and the Gini index to compare light reflections in eyes, identifying fake images accurately.
These tools are not perfect but offer a promising way to fight deepfakes. This is crucial as deepfakes often target public figures, spreading misinformation. While deepfakes and detection methods will keep evolving, astronomy’s techniques provide a new weapon in this battle.
Source: universetoday
