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Archaeologist questions AI image use over real Pompeii illustrations

An archaeologist expressed skepticism regarding the utility of AI-generated imagery for Pompeii research, questioning its value compared to traditional illustrations. The post highlights a specific instance where an AI image was presented as a reconstruction of an escape during the Vesuvius eruption. The author, typically an early adopter of new technologies, found no clear benefit in this particular AI application for archaeological purposes. AI

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IMPACT Questions the practical application of AI image generation in specialized fields like archaeology.

RANK_REASON An individual expresses an opinion on the utility of AI in a specific field.

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    Usually a fan of nearly everything #Pompeii colleagues are doing and all game when it comes to adopting new technologies for archaeology (and early adopters we'

    Usually a fan of nearly everything #Pompeii colleagues are doing and all game when it comes to adopting new technologies for archaeology (and early adopters we've always been), but I don't see the benefit of this #AI image over some real arch. illustration. 🏺🤷‍♂️ www.labrujulaver…