Stanford University used AI to alter student photo, violating its own policy
Stanford University faced widespread controversy after it was revealed that a promotional photo used artificial intelligence to alter a student's appearance. The original image featured a Hispanic male student, who was subsequently changed to appear as a Black woman in the AI-altered version. This photo was then used in various university marketing materials, including dining hall advertisements and promotional banners. The university confirmed the use of AI for the alteration and issued an apology, stating that the action violated Stanford's internal AI policy. The student whose image was altered expressed feeling "erased" and "silenced" by the incident. Stanford has since removed the altered photo from its promotional channels, acknowledging the ethical concerns raised by the incident.
24 articles from 24 outlets covered this story. No difference in framing or figures was found between them. The underlying claim is sourced from a press release.
What do all outlets agree on?
24 outlets covered “Stanford University used AI to alter student photo, violating its own policy”. All of them report the following:
- Stanford University used AI to alter a promotional photo
- The original photo featured a Hispanic male student
- The AI alteration changed the student's race to Black and gender to female
- The altered photo was used in university promotional materials
- Stanford confirmed the use of AI and stated it violated university policy
- Stanford apologized for the incident
- The original student expressed feeling "erased" or "silenced"
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