AI pictures in tourism: unrealistic advertising or new opportunities?

AI pictures in tourism: unrealistic advertising or new opportunities?

More and more tourism companies are using AI generated photos to promote their regions. These digital creations are intended to underline the beauty and attractiveness of destinations. The city of Cochem is currently particularly in focus. According to an article by Rhein-zeitung.de , Cochem is often shown in highly idealized and the city, for example fill with many people. Such representations create an almost unrealistic picture of the city and raise questions about authenticity and the dangers of AI images.

The tourist information Ferienland Cochem is at the center of the discussion about the use of these images. The problem lies not only in the presentation, but also in the ethical standards that should be observed when using AI generated content. As the platform Austriatourism.com there is a risk that such images could be stereotypical or inappropriate representations. A careful review of the images before publication is therefore essential.

ethical and legal considerations

The legal framework for AI generated images is largely unclear because these works do not have a clear author. This means that tourism companies can generally freely use such pictures. However, the origin and quality of the data remains an important problem from which the AI ​​generates these images. According to Change Tourisma.com Use most AI models from the Internet. However, it is difficult for companies to ensure the authenticity of this data.

With a view to possible legal consequences, it can be said that the risk of legal are relatively low as long as no copyrighted works are used. Nevertheless, companies should be careful when AI images have strong similarities to well-known works. The implementation of clear terms of use on the website can help to limit the use of your own images by AI models, but the enforceability of these conditions often remains a challenge.

conclusion: responsible handling of KI