Reported about 1 year ago
Hsinchu Mayor Gao Hong'an recently posted a photo on Facebook holding a mango ice cream, which prompted concerns from netizens that the ice cream resembled the appearance of a specific ice cream shop in Kaohsiung. The Hsinchu City Government explained that the mango ice cream held by Gao was generated using AI technology. However, DPP Hsinchu City Councilor Liu Chong-xian criticized Gao for not apologizing sincerely to the store publicly, emphasizing that attaching AI does not justify copyright infringement. This incident follows a previous controversy where Gao used a Mayday song without authorization for promotional purposes. Councilors are questioning Gao's moral standards and legal awareness, urging for accountability and proper promotion of local businesses.
Source: YAHOO