[localfirst]

i think you are being overly dramatic. We can already tell if an image is AI generated same reason we can tell if a photorealistic gameplay video is real or not.

Our human brain is incredibly good at spotting contradictions even in the most subtle form.

Low trust societies existed long before AI and its the underlying dynamics in those societies that play a role.

High trust societies will exist regardless of AI because societies are ultimately ruled by law and sense of belonging (identity). Anytime you skimp out on one of those two you enter a negative feedback loop towards low trust society.

[JohnFen]

> We can already tell if an image is AI generated

Mostly, for now. But if this is some sort of solid truth, then why would a utility like this even be necessary? The only purpose for it (and the one stated in the FAQ) is to make it easier to fool people.

[localfirst]

For one it would throw off crawlers looking for these AI generated images

It would also throw cold water at "artists" who believes AI is stealing art somehow when they do it regularly by copying other artists style or work to be "inspired" by.

Very annoying bunch just like the getty image type of outfits that deploy these tools.

[JohnFen]

So yes, the entire purpose of this kind of utility is to deceive. I don't think it's being overly dramatic to point out that this further erodes trust in a world where trust is already getting increasingly rare.