# Melbourne Mayor’s Park Plans Look Like They Were Drawn in an Alternate Dimension
In a classic case of “AI might not be the future,” Melbourne Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece found himself in hot water after unveiling his grand vision for 28 new parks. Apparently, his vision came with a side of glitchy graphics that would make even a novice graphic designer cringe. Let’s break down this amusing mishap, shall we?
## Key Points:
– **AI-generated Park Plans**: Reece shared what appeared to be computer-generated images, which raised eyebrows for their uncanny, almost extraterrestrial features.
– **Glitchy Graphics**: The images included bizarre elements like lifeless bodies, extra limbs, and floating objects—[clearly the parks are not meant for the living].
– **Political Stakes**: This faux pas comes as Reece campaigns for re-election in October’s Victorian council elections, suggesting he might need to hire a better design team (or at least a proofreader).
– **Online Backlash**: Social media lit up with users having a field day poking fun at the questionable aesthetics, with commenters wondering if these parks might attract more confused aliens than happy Melburnians.
– **Future of Parks?**:
As part of this experiment I would like to give credit where credit is due. If you enjoy these, please take a moment to read the original article:
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/sep/23/melbourne-lord-mayor-ridiculed-for-ai-fail-images-with-extra-human-limbs-and-lifeless-bodies
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