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AI Fake Pentagon Explosion Photo Goes Viral

Plus: Researchers use AI to identify similar materials in images

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May 23, 2023

Dear AI Snippets Readers, today we’re seeing a fake AI picture that went viral yesterday on Twitter. Furthermore, we’ll talk about an AI that unlocks enzyme secrets 🔐🤫 Let’s get into it!

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1) Fake AI Pentagon explosion photo goes viral

A fake image of a supposed explosion near the Pentagon spread on social media, briefly affecting the stock market before officials confirmed it was false.

Social media analysts and news verification groups pointed out several issues with the image, such as the lack of witnesses, discrepancies in the building's appearance compared to the actual Pentagon, and unusual elements like a floating lamp post and a black pole.

These inconsistencies highlighted the challenges that artificial intelligence faces when attempting to create convincing fake images of real locations.

2) AI Unlocks Enzyme Secrets

Researchers used artificial intelligence to predict how enzymes interact with various substrates. The team developed an AI model that can accurately predict whether an enzyme can work with a particular molecule.

Their enzyme substrate prediction (ESP) model provides a valuable tool for drug research and biotechnology, with applications ranging from the creation of new drugs to the production of biofuels.

3) Researchers use AI to identify similar materials in images

Scientists at MIT and Adobe Research have developed a technique that allows robots to identify objects made of the same material, aiding them in tasks such as object manipulation in a kitchen.

The method accurately identifies pixels representing a specific material in an image, even when objects have different shapes and sizes, and is not affected by variations in lighting or shadows. The approach has potential applications in robotics, image editing, material-based web recommendation systems, and more.

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