As artificial intelligence continues to advance, the ability to generate highly realistic facial images has become both a technological marvel and a source of growing concern.

AI systems can now generate entirely synthetic human faces that deliver quality on par with—and sometimes exceeding—traditional photography never walked the earth using patterns learned from huge repositories of online facial images. While this capability unlocks transformative applications across media, marketing, and healthcare training, it also triggers profound moral and personal security concerns demanding urgent attention.

One of the most pressing concerns is the potential for misuse in producing manipulated visuals that misrepresent people’s actions or words. These AI-generated faces can be used to impersonate public figures, fabricate evidence, or spread disinformation. Even when the intent is not malicious, the mere existence of such images can erode public trust.

Another significant issue is authorization.