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Photographer Miles Astray submitted a human-made image "Flamingone" in an AI competition and won. Unfortunately when the organizers realized his photo was not AI generated, they disqualified him. Astray wanted to highlight the importance of questioning the authenticity of photos, videos and audios.
Following his disqualification, Astray had this to say, "I couldn’t live the life I’m living without technology, so I don’t demonise it, but I think its often a double-edged sword with the potential to do both good and harm.
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Discussion
According to Astray, "[Technology] is often a double-edged sword with the potential to do both good and harm. Do you agree? Why or why not?
In your opinion, can AI truly be considered creative, or is it merely following programmed instructions?
Do you think it's fair to have a competition with both AI-generated and human-made images? Should these categories remain separate?
Do AI-generated images pose a threat to human photographers.? Is it possible to have a balance of both?
Is it important for audiences to know the origin of a piece artwork? Why or why not?