AI property photos deceiving Australian renters and buyers | Sunrise

Artificial intelligence is being used by landlords and real estate agents to digitally enhance or completely reimagine property photos in online listings, creating misleading representations of homes. The technology can hide defects like cracks and damaged carpets, add virtual furniture, improve landscaping, and make properties appear renovated when they aren't. Property valuers and experts warn this practice poses significant risks, particularly for interstate buyers and renters who may purchase properties without physical inspections, potentially overpaying for homes that look vastly different in reality than in their AI-enhanced listings. Get the latest news » https://7news.com.au 7Plus » https://7plus.com.au/ More from Sunrise » https://sunrise.com.au Subscribe to Sunrise » https://7news.link/SunriseSubscribe Subscribe to the Sunrise newsletter » http://7sunrise.link/Newsletter Connect with Sunrise online: Facebook »   / sunrise   Instagram »   / sunriseon7   TikTok »   / sunriseon7   X » https://x.com/sunriseon7 #SunriseOn7 #7NEWS