Revisiting the debate: documenting biodiversity in the age of digital and artificially generated images
Abstract This study examines the risks associated with relying solely on images for documenting new species records, rediscoveries, taxonomic descriptions, and distribution expansions. We highlight concerns regarding image authenticity, especially in cases where images may be altered, adulterated, or AI (artificial intelligence)-generated, potentially leading to inaccuracies in biodiversity documentation. To illustrate the evolving challenges, we conducted an experiment with 621 participants who assessed nine AI-generated images. Surprisingly, six were deemed authentic, while three raised doubts, highlighting the difficulty in discerning AI-generated content. Our main message emphasizes the critical role of trust in biodiversity documentation, particularly for taxonomy and conservation, and how eroded trust can hinder conservation efforts. Improved communication and collaboration between taxonomists and conservationists are needed, emphasizing scientific integrity. We urge a reevaluation of journal policies concerning data validation, especially in articles relying on images as primary evidence, to preserve the credibility of scientific research amidst technological advancements.
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Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
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Online-Ressource
- Language
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Englisch
- Bibliographic citation
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Revisiting the debate: documenting biodiversity in the age of digital and artificially generated images ; volume:23 ; number:2 ; year:2023 ; pages:135-144 ; extent:10
Web ecology ; 23, Heft 2 (2023), 135-144 (gesamt 10)
- Creator
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Campos, Diego Sousa
Oliveira, Rafael Ferreira de
Vieira, Lucas de Oliveira
Bragança, Pedro Henrique Negreiros de
Nunes, Jorge Luiz Silva
Guimarães, Erick Cristofore
Ottoni, Felipe Polivanov
- DOI
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10.5194/we-23-135-2023
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urn:nbn:de:101:1-2023121403324523896026
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Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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15.08.2025, 7:37 AM CEST
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Associated
- Campos, Diego Sousa
- Oliveira, Rafael Ferreira de
- Vieira, Lucas de Oliveira
- Bragança, Pedro Henrique Negreiros de
- Nunes, Jorge Luiz Silva
- Guimarães, Erick Cristofore
- Ottoni, Felipe Polivanov
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