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Graphics Advances Make Identifying Real Images Difficult

Posted by timothy on from the click-here-to-convict-your-enemy dept.

destinyland writes "The FBI's geeks admitted they were nervous over computer-generated images at a recent forensics conference. In court they're now arguing that a jury 'can tell' if an image is real or computer-generated — which marks the current boundary between legal and illegal. But reporter Debbie Nathan argues that that distinction is getting fuzzy, and that geeks will inevitably make it obsolete." Note: some of the linked (computer-generated) images may be disturbing.

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  1. 503 as of now. by Hankapobe · · Score: 0, Redundant

    The first just times out.

  2. Re:Should be criminal anyway by neomage86 · · Score: 0, Redundant
    Correlation != Causation.

    There does seem to be a link between viewing child porn and abusing children.
    At best, there may be a correlation there, and even that I'm not sure about.

    There have been many studies that show that all pron can have a very bad effect.
    Now you're just lying. I challenge you to find one serious study that shows anything of the sort.
  3. Re:Should be criminal anyway by MadMartigan2001 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    There does seem to be a link between viewing child porn and abusing children. Um, got any proof? Like maybe citing your references?

    There have been many studies that show that all pron can have a very bad effect. And BTW, masturbating (or self abuse as many porno-phobics call it) can cause blindness. OMG, I'm doomed! American beauty got it right..."Never underestimate the power of denial".