Monday, March 28, 2022

 March 29, 2022 - What. A Gan? [Fraudulently] Monetizing Fake (GAN) Faces.

Think you can tell the difference? Try this test first: https://www.whichfaceisreal.com/

Then, read the Register about how business are using artificially generated faces:

Excerpt from the article:

NPR looked into DiRestra and Goldstein's claims and found more than 70 businesses linked to the fake profiles. Several of the businesses said they had hired outside marketers, but expressed surprise when told about the fake LinkedIn profiles. The businesses also denied authorizing the campaigns. 

Accounts like Ramsey's are used by companies to pitch software to potential new customers, and whenever a target responds they're redirected to a real person. With this technique, companies are able to greatly broaden their reach without having to hire new people, NPR said.