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AI Generated Images
As at 23rd November 2024 08:23 GMT
 
AI Generated Images
Posted by Red Squirrel at 17:58, 7th November 2024
 
[I think there may be another thread on this topic elsewhere, but I can't find it - feel free to move this Chris from Nailsea!]

A while back, I wrote a post for Bristol Rail Campaign. I was humming and hahing as to what to use for the Featured Image - the picture that goes above the post - when my hosting software helpfully suggested that it could generate one, based on what I had written. Here it is:



Strangely interesting, and interestingly strange.

I've attached another one, which is a thumbnail from YouTube. These trains are definitely in trouble, and if I was the bloke in hi-viz I think I'd be running the other way!


Re: AI Generated Images
Posted by Trowres at 22:48, 7th November 2024
 
Hope its a long time before AI is let anywhere near safety-critical matters on railways.

I asked one AI entity whether or not two trains could pass at Melksham? The answer, words to the effect:

Yes. One train can wait on the footbridge

Re: AI Generated Images
Posted by Chris from Nailsea at 22:58, 7th November 2024
 
I am genuinely scared by AI - it can make anything appear to be really real. 


Re: AI Generated Images
Posted by Timmer at 06:55, 8th November 2024
 
I am genuinely scared by AI - it can make anything appear to be really real. 
You should be and it’s only going to get better at making things look and sound real. Very concerning.

Re: AI Generated Images
Posted by JayMac at 11:12, 8th November 2024
 
The world turns. I find neophobia to be a somewhat irrational fear.

 
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