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

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.

Date it happened
2024-01-28
Organisation involved
Nine Network
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9News Melbourne blamed 'automation by Photoshop' for the editing of an image of Georgie Purcell to make her breasts look bigger and expose her midriff. 9News Melbourne used Photoshop to resize the ima
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