One of the most impressive applications of AI-generated images is the creation of ultra-realistic human portraits. AI models like This Person Does Not Exist (TPDNE), Artbreeder, and StyleGAN can generate faces that look completely real, despite belonging to non-existent individuals.
These AI-generated portraits are used for:
Stock photography – Companies generate unique models without hiring photographers or actors.
Video games & CGI – AI assists in creating believable non-playable characters (NPCs) with diverse facial features.
Deepfake technology – AI can mimic real people's faces, raising ethical concerns but also enabling realistic visual effects in movies.
The accuracy of AI-generated faces has improved to the point where even experts have difficulty distinguishing them from real photographs. However, the use of AI in facial generation also raises privacy concerns and ethical dilemmas, especially regarding misuse in misinformation, identity fraud, and manipulated media.