Victoria State Member Takes Photoshop Shamers Down Under
In the latest installment of “AI and Shady Photoshop Shenanigans,” Australia’s own Nine News Bulletin finds itself in a bit of a pickle. Apparently, someone thought it’d be quite hilarious to tart up a picture of respectable state parliament member, Georgie Purcell. Suffice to say, Purcell did not find the humor in it and now, she’s putting the channel on blast. Wouldn’t you?
Key Boomerangs from Down Under
- Australia’s Nine News Bulletin shocked the country with a doozy of a Photoshop fiasco when they published a sexualized image of Victoria state member Georgie Purcell. Talk about a roo’ wrong move!
- Not one to let such a bungle slide, our politician hero Purcell winged the image back at the news service via social media. She is fighting back, critiquing the channel for its “constant sexualization and objectification”
- Looks like the news station might have bitten off more than it can chew, sparking renewed discussions about the portrayal of female politicians in the Australian media. This is definitely not an issue to sweep under the rug, mate!
Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi! Wrap-up!
In sum, the notion that AI technology and photoshop can allow for harmful and silly jokes isn’t exactly something to laugh about. Particularly when it’s at the expense of a serious politician who’s doing their damndest to run a state. This unfortunate incident has highlighted the potential for misuse of AI editing tools and the inherent issues of sexism within our media. Let’s hope it serves as a wakeup call, not just for Nine News Bulletin, but also for media outlets around the world.
Final thought: The next time someone at Nine News Bulletin gets a bright idea, maybe they should just put another shrimp on the barbie instead!
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