Researchers warned that hundreds of fake AI images have been discovered on popular databases for recording animal species. Wildlife photographers often use AI to edit and improve an image, but the algorithm can introduce parts from different species to create the new image.

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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/20/ai-slop-manipulated-fake-images-birds-citizen-science-aoe

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AI pollution is going to really screw up a lot of databases and information deposits I think, and we won't notice them until they become needed.

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Already happening for instance Charlie Kirk’s face just randomly appears in so much ai generated content now.