Meta will expand AI-generated content tagging
Meta has decided to expand its policy of tagging AI-generated content in its apps. The move is in response to the ever-increasing presence of AI-generated posts flooding the internet.
We've probably all noticed recently that when a new image or video appears on Facebook, it's not always easy to tell what's real and what's been served up on a silver platter by AI as a new serving of digital illusion.
The image we generated using ChatGPT image generator
As Facebook is inundated with more and more AI-generated content, it can be a bit of a challenge for the average user to discover what is truth and what is fiction. Not to mention that some of these AI works of art are garnering thousands of likes!
It is for these reasons that Meta has decided to take action and update its content labelling policies. Let's face it, the world of AI has gotten a bit out of hand in recent years - what was once the stuff of futuristic movies has become our new reality. Meta understands this and is about to shed some light on it all.
What will it look like in practice?
Imagine the next time you come across one of those "too good to be true" pictures, you'll see a nice "Created with AI" label on it. This is a great step towards greater transparency that will help us all better understand what we're dealing with.
If any content could really mess with people's heads, Meta promises to add an even stronger warning. It's a bit like having a personal digital guide that warns you, "Watch out, there's something fishy here!"
This whole update that Meta is preparing for this May is a really important step. Although the world seems to be getting more complex with AI, it's nice to see companies like Meta trying to keep up while protecting us from potential risks.
We're glad Meta is taking this seriously.
