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Articles | Volume 23, issue 2
Articles | Volume 23, issue 2
https://doi.org/10.5194/we-23-135-2023
© Author(s) 2023. This work is distributed under
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https://doi.org/10.5194/we-23-135-2023
© Author(s) 2023. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 23, issue 2
AGORA: Ideas and Concepts
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07 Dec 2023
AGORA: Ideas and Concepts |  | 07 Dec 2023

Revisiting the debate: documenting biodiversity in the age of digital and artificially generated images

Diego Sousa Campos, Rafael Ferreira de Oliveira, Lucas de Oliveira Vieira, Pedro Henrique Negreiros de Bragança, Jorge Luiz Silva Nunes, Erick Cristofore Guimarães, and Felipe Polivanov Ottoni

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This study examines the risks of relying solely on images for biodiversity documentation. We conducted an experiment with 621 participants, revealing challenges in distinguishing artificial-intelligence-generated images. Trust is vital in biodiversity documentation, but eroded trust can hinder conservation. We call for improved communication, collaboration, and journal policies for data validation to preserve scientific credibility amidst technological advancements.
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