An image purportedly showing TV presenter Dipti Chowdhury and her husband Mushtaq Ibne Ayub visiting the grave of Shahid Sharif Osman Hadi has been identified as AI-generated. The image, featuring a Gemini AI watermark, circulated on social media with a claim that the couple visited the grave after their wedding. However, no such image appeared in media reports or on Chowdhury's Facebook profile. Visual analysis and Hive Moderation Tool confirmed the image was created using AI technology. This incident highlights the growing issue of AI-generated content causing confusion online.
Social media is increasingly flooded with AI-generated images and videos, leading to widespread misinformation. Many users mistake these creations for real events, especially when they are not explicitly labeled as AI-generated. For instance, an image used in a news report about a drug raid in Bogura was found to have been altered using AI to replace the arrested woman's face with that of a young girl. Similarly, an AI-generated image depicting Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani standing on the Indian flag has also circulated, further illustrating the problem.
The proliferation of AI-generated content underscores the need for better transparency and labeling practices to prevent misinformation. As AI technology advances, distinguishing between real and fabricated images becomes increasingly challenging, necessitating vigilance and critical evaluation by both content creators and consumers.
