The rapid evolution of photography has laid the groundwork for easier manipulation. This evolution combined with the development of Artificial Intelligence allows one to “bend an image to their will” and make people believe in their creation, which does not necessarily depict reality. However one might wonder, how did this begin? Photographic manipulation has been around for centuries and is particularly evident in 19th century spirit photography as well as haunted hotel photography. This work depicts how manipulated images can lead to the formation of illusions and a distorted reality, a phenomenon only amplified in the age of Artificial Intelligence.
This paper examined the attitudes of students and faculty towards academic uses of AI Chatbots, as well as students’ awareness of academic integrity principles surrounding AI usage and the ability of both faculty and AI detection software to distinguish between human and AI-written text. Findings include a positive outlook towards AI chatbot usage in both faculty and students, as well as approximately half of the student participants being able to respond correctly when asked about appropriate and inappropriate uses of AI. Additionally, neither AI detection software nor faculty members were able to consistently differentiate between AI-written and human-written text.
This essay examines the similarities between artificial intelligence (AI) and the authoritarian elements depicted in George Orwell's ‘1984’. It discusses current issues related to surveillance, manipulation, and control facilitated by AI. The impact of AI on various fields, including entertainment, health, and journalism, is analyzed, alongside the influences of early AI thinkers. The work also applies Marshall McLuhan's "Medium Theory" to evaluate contemporary practices. Ultimately, the essay argues for the importance of user education and the establishment of legal protections for personal data to maintain human agency and moral values, ensuring that Orwell's dystopian vision does not come to fruition.
