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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