Reported 8 months ago
On June 21, 2024, Mayor Lin Chih-chang of Hsinchu posted a photo on Facebook holding a mango ice to kick off the summer, but sharp-eyed netizens pointed out that the ice was actually from a shop in Kaohsiung, joking that he was promoting Kaohsiung for free. In response, Hsinchu City Government clarified that the mango ice was AI-generated. The photo was created using the latest AI technology through prompts. Netizens discovered the resemblance to a mango ice from a shop in Kaohsiung, as they teased Mayor Lin for free promotion. This incident raised discussions about AI imagery and the use of promotional tactics.
Source: YAHOO