Synthetic Realities - AI Image Battle

This talk explores how cutting-edge AI technologies can challenge our ability to establish truth. Through a game designed to challenge players, the primary objective is to assess their sensitivity to accurately identify AI-generated images. By presenting players with a series of increasingly complex images, the game not only assesses their perceptual abilities but also serves as an educational too

The interplay between AI and the difficulty of discerning truth in digital media has become one of the most pressing issues of our time. As AI technologies advance, they are rapidly transforming how digital content is created, making it increasingly difficult to distinguish between real and synthetic content. This is particularly concerning in a world where misinformation and digital manipulation are becoming widespread, influencing everything from public discourse to personal beliefs.

Our interest in this topic stems from a deep concern about how these technologies are transforming the way we consume and trust information. As someone who closely follows developments in AI and its societal impact, we have noted the increasing difficulty distinguishing authentic media from synthetic media. Therefore, we designed an interactive experience allowing players to test their ability to recognize AI-generated content. By creating a game that challenges users to identify increasingly complex synthetic images, we aim to raise awareness and inform our interaction with AI-generated media.

Through this project, we seek to better understand human reactions to AI and its implications, and to understand how games can serve as effective platforms for public education. Analyzing trends in player accuracy and response times provides valuable insights into the processes underlying our interactions with digital content, helping us develop strategies to combat misinformation. Ultimately, this work aims to spark conversations about the need for critical media literacy in the age of AI, equipping everyone with the tools they need to navigate a rapidly evolving digital landscape.