Boris Eldagsen refuses Sony World Photography Award for AI-generated image
Boris Eldagsen submitted an AI-generated image to the Sony World Photography Awards 2023 and won the Creative category. He then revealed the image was created using AI generators and refused the award, alleging that the organisers did not disclose the AI origin despite being informed. The organisers issued a generic statement and did not engage in discussion. Eldagsen's action sparked a debate about AI in photography.
- Date it happened
- 2023-03-14
- Organisation involved
- World Photography Organisation (Sony World Photography Awards)
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