When fake data is a good thing – how synthetic data trains AI to solve real problems

By: Ambuj Tewari, University of Michigan, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: November 18, 2025

Words: 1,058

Last Updated: 6 days, 21 hours ago

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By Ambuj Tewari, University of Michigan

You’ve just finished a strenuous hike to the top of a mountain. You’re exhausted but elated. The view of the city below is gorgeous, and you want to capture the moment on camera. But it’s already quite dark, and you’re not sure you’ll get a good shot. Fortunately, your phone has an AI-powered night mode that can take stunning photos even after sunset.

Here’s something you might not know: …

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