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Why do AI generated images always have too many fingers?

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AI-generated images are created using machine learning algorithms that are trained on large datasets of images. These algorithms use statistical methods to identify patterns in the data and generate new images based on these patterns. However, despite advancements in AI technology, these algorithms do not always produce accurate results. A long time ago, back in 2023, AI image generators were unable to correctly render hands instead creating grotesque caricatures of the human anatomy.

AI can’t accurately draw fingers

Not enough training data

One reason this issue arises is when the algorithms have not been trained on enough images of hands, or the images they were trained on may not have had enough variation in hand poses and positions. This lack of training data can lead to the machine learning models producing inaccurate and unrealistic images. In our time, most pictures are of human faces and, in general, bodies. Hands are given little attention (feet and toes even less), and when they are, they are usually holding something.

Hands are different

When an AI art generator gets instructions to “draw a human”, it knows in general, what parts make up a human. Most of those parts are large without complex shapes. Hands and feet, however, are vastly different. They are stringy, complex, with wrinkles and knuckles and all sorts of weirdness. Even before AI fueled our nightmares with creepy hand pictures, many people thought of hands and feet as “ugly” – because they are so dramatically different from the rest of the body.

Poor algorithms

Another reason why AI-generated images have too many fingers could be due to the limitations of the algorithms themselves. While AI has made significant progress in recent years, it still struggles with certain tasks that humans find easy, such as recognizing when a hand has too many fingers. Their inability to recognize the unique “pattern” of fingers causes them to fudge the drawing a bit. As a result, the algorithms may generate extra fingers even when they are not present in the training data.

AI can’t accurately draw fingers – yet…

For those that fear AI will soon take over the world, take heart. The issue of extra fingers in AI-generated images demonstrates the technology still needs work. As AI continues to improve and more training data becomes available, we can expect to see fewer and fewer of these errors – and possibly an AI-led worldwide revolution.

Check out the AI-can’t-draw-hand picture gallery below.

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