Posted 1/31/2024, 3:17:16 PM
Lawmaker Calls Out News Outlet for Sexist AI Photo Edits
- Australian lawmaker Georgie Purcell noticed news outlet 9News edited a photo of her to remove her tattoos and alter her dress into a crop top and skirt
- Purcell felt "uncomfortable" about the edits, which also enhanced her figure
- After Purcell pointed out the changes on social media, female lawmakers and journalists criticized them as sexist and objectifying
- 9News apologized, attributing the edits to Photoshop's AI rather than human error
- The incident sparked criticism about the ethics of using AI to alter photos without consent