Countless websites populate the internet, but one has been labeled the ‘most disturbing’ due to its demonstration of the frightening power of AI technology.
It’s widely acknowledged that there are some peculiar and unsettling parts of the internet, not even counting the dark web, where all sorts of illegal activities occur.
However, with advancements in AI technology, some websites are putting it to intriguing use, with one site in particular gaining a reputation as the ‘most disturbing website on the internet’.
Social media users have expressed concern upon discovering a website capable of finding every image of you available online.
This is made possible by a site called PimEyes, though its features may not be appreciated by all users.
On this platform, users can upload a photo of themselves, and the AI technology will scour the internet to locate any other pictures of them.
In principle, it can discover any images of you that have been shared on social media platforms.
PimEyes offers a basic, free service where you simply upload your picture and begin the search.
Within minutes, you receive images of yourself from wherever they exist online, including those candid shots your mom posted to Facebook during a family vacation in 2007.
It’s worth noting that the results aren’t always flawless, as occasionally a ‘lookalike’ might appear.
If you’re interested in a more comprehensive search, you can opt for a paid upgraded search, which provides a detailed search and links to every location where your images appear.
This functionality could be beneficial for individuals seeking to remove their pictures from the internet.
One user described the website as ‘disturbing but also extremely valuable’, appreciating its ability to identify unauthorized use of their face, thereby enabling them to demand the removal of such images.
Conversely, another user called it ‘a stalker’s dream’.
Yet another user shared how she uploaded a recent image, and PimEyes identified a picture of her from when she was 10 years old.
Regardless of whether you perceive it as unsettling or fascinating, the site does offer a mechanism to request the removal of unwanted images from the public domain, which is a positive aspect.