Co-produced analysis of citizen science worldwide finds AI could match professionals at analysing data but lacks legal and ethical guidance. The study calls for fair pay for citizen scientists, open data and standardised reporting
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10 recommendations for strengthening citizen science for improved societal and ecological outcomes: A co-produced analysis of challenges…
Citizen science plays an increasingly important role in generating scientific knowledge and supporting environmental and social action. However, its potential to address complex global challenges remains underutilised. This study explores how citizen science…
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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…
🐦 AI image manipulation is raising concerns among scientists and birdwatchers about the integrity of citizen science platforms like iNaturalist and Macaulay Library, vital for tracking species' habitats.
💻 Generative AI tools can create fake bird images or subtly alter existing ones, leading to potential contamination of scientific records, as noted in a recent Nature commentary.
🤔 While outright hoaxes are rare, AI's ability to enhance photos or combine elements from different species can lead to inaccurate sightings, such as a reported red-winged blackbird in Brazil that was actually an epaulet oriole.
📊 On iNaturalist, only a small fraction of over 610 million images have been flagged for AI use, but experts emphasize the need for vigilance to ensure the accuracy of citizen science data crucial for conservation efforts.
#AI #CitizenScience #WildlifePhotography
💻 Generative AI tools can create fake bird images or subtly alter existing ones, leading to potential contamination of scientific records, as noted in a recent Nature commentary.
🤔 While outright hoaxes are rare, AI's ability to enhance photos or combine elements from different species can lead to inaccurate sightings, such as a reported red-winged blackbird in Brazil that was actually an epaulet oriole.
📊 On iNaturalist, only a small fraction of over 610 million images have been flagged for AI use, but experts emphasize the need for vigilance to ensure the accuracy of citizen science data crucial for conservation efforts.
#AI #CitizenScience #WildlifePhotography
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