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Nine Network's AI Alters Lawmaker Georgie Purcell's Image Inappropriately

January 28, 2024

The Nine Network used Photoshop's Generative Expand AI tool to resize an image of lawmaker Georgie Purcell, inadvertently altering her attire to appear more revealing. This error, claimed to result from the AI's automation, led to public criticism and an apology from the network.
Alleged deployer
nine-network
Alleged developer
adobe
Alleged harmed parties
georgie-purcell

Source

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