Computer vision algorithms are becoming increasingly sophisticated at capturing and analyzing 3D images. This can be spatial, such as using multiple cameras to capture different angles. It can also be time-based, using light sensors to measure the time it takes for light to reflect off the surface of an object . 3D imaging provides more accurate depth and distance data and can also be used to create more accurate 3D models for use in simulations and digital twins.
A flood of new augmented reality devices - possibly including the long-awaited sets from Meta or Apple - will hit the market in 2024, putting CV-augmented tools in the hands of a larger portion of the population than ever before.As AI-generated deepfakes become more convincing, we are building a world where the lines between"real" and"computer-generated" are relentlessly blurred. This has truly worrying implications for our ability to detect propaganda and disinformation.