Spammers, Scammers Behind AI Image Flood: Experts

Published on April 21, 2024

Images of children dressed as cabbages, amateur artwork and homemade cakes are racking up millions of views on Facebook, but experts warn the content might not be as innocent as it seems. Among the most bizarre creations are images depicting Jesus made from prawns or other shellfish, which bemused users have dubbed “Shrimp Jesus.” Other images purport to be amateur art, including elaborate rock and sand sculptures or breathtaking oil paintings that wouldn’t look out of place in the Louvre. But while the weird and wonderful creations might appear to result from many hours of meticulous concentration, they were created in seconds with a computer....

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