Nikon disqualifies contest winner for AI-generated video
Nikon has disqualified a winning entry in its Small World in Motion scientific photography competition after determining that the video used generative AI, violating contest rules. The short film, submitted by Dr. Ning Xu of Tsinghua University, depicted microscopic airway structures but drew skepticism from experts, prompting a review. Nikon confirmed the use of AI in composing the video and announced a new winner. Xu stated he used AI for image processing, not for generating the actual footage.
- Nikon judged the entry broke competition AI rules
- Expert complaints triggered the video review
- Dr. Ning Xu admitted using AI in image post-processing
- A new winner was named after disqualification
- Nikon will re-examine contest rules and procedures
Sources covering this
How it unfolded
- BBC Prize-winning image which sparked backlash was AI-generated, Nikon rules
- The Verge Nikon microscopic video competition winner disqualified for using generative AI
- Ars Technica AI disqualification yields new Nikon Small World in Motion winner
- Gizmodo Contest-Winning Microscope Video Thrown Out for Using Generative AI
More in Big Tech
Microsoft 365 Family cuts shared OneDrive storage to 2TB
Microsoft is reducing OneDrive cloud storage on Microsoft 365 Family and Premium plans from 6TB—1TB per user for up to six people—to a…
Apple cuts iPhone 18 Pro production after weaker demand
Apple has reportedly told some suppliers to reduce iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max production after orders came in at least 15% lower than…
Tesla renames Full Self-Driving to Assisted Driving in Europe
Tesla is rebranding its 'Full Self-Driving (Supervised)' feature as 'Assisted Driving' in Europe after German regulators said the…
Orkut founder seeks support to relaunch social network
Orkut Büyükkökten, founder of the former social platform Orkut, is urging users to sign up to support the network's comeback.