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AI Duped by Optical Illusions Like Humans

1/12/2026

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  • Scientists have found that artificial intelligence can be deceived by optical illusions, like humans.
  • The Moon appears larger near the horizon than higher in the sky, though its size remains constant.
  • These illusions show how human perception simplifies visual information by focusing on essentials.
  • AI systems, designed to detect patterns, excel at analyzing visual data.
  • This capability benefits medicine, where AI identifies early signs in scans.