Groenhagen, Thomas (2023) Comparing AI-generated- and conventional images in raising public awareness on the potential impacts of sea level rise in the Netherlands. Bachelor thesis.
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Abstract
The use of AI-generated images is a relatively new phenomenon. This tool offers the capability to create visualizations of sea-level rise, showing the potential impacts of sea-level rise. Through the generation of such imagery, individuals may enhance their comprehension of the far-reaching consequences of sea-level rise, consequently fostering a heightened awareness regarding the urgency for proactive measures. This quantitative research compares AI-generated to conventional imagery on raising awareness about the potential impacts of sea level rise on the Netherlands. The data collection instrument was a questionnaire. The respondents answered eight statements and ranked 7 AI-generated, and 7 conventional images from “makes me most aware” to “makes me least aware”. The images show (possible) impacts of climate change on the Netherlands. The findings indicate that people do not distinguish between AI-generated and conventional images in their ability to raise awareness about the potential impacts of sea level rise on the Netherlands. The results of the statements imply that conventional imagery did not necessarily motivate people to reduce their carbon footprint yet. Moreover, people have a moderate level of comfort regarding AI imagery in raising awareness about the possible impacts of sea level rise. However, ethical issues need careful consideration.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Degree programme: | Human Geography and Planning |
| Supervisor: | Mallon, G. |
| Date Deposited: | 19 Jul 2023 06:35 |
| Last Modified: | 19 Jul 2023 06:35 |
| URI: | https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4270 |
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