Prize-winning image which sparked backlash was AI-generated, Nikon rules
- 16 hours agoZoe KleinmanTechnology & AI editorThe winner of a prestigious scientific photography competition has been disqualified following concerns raised by other scientists that it was fake.
- Nikon said the use of generative AI in the composition of the video broke the rules of its Small World In Motion contest, which accepts photos and video taken using powerful microscopes.
- The firm said the video "did not comply with the competition rules regarding generative AI", but added it was not a judgement of the entrant's professional reputation or scientific contributions.
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- 16 hours agoZoe KleinmanTechnology & AI editorThe winner of a prestigious scientific photography competition has been disqualified following concerns raised by other scientists that it was fake.
- Nikon said the use of generative AI in the composition of the video broke the rules of its Small World In Motion contest, which accepts photos and video taken using powerful microscopes.
- The firm said the video "did not comply with the competition rules regarding generative AI", but added it was not a judgement of the entrant's professional reputation or scientific contributions.
Sources: BBC News