Artist Refuses Prize After His AI Image Wins at Top Photo Contest

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A photographer has stirred up fresh controversy and debate after his AI image won first prize at one of the world’s most prestigious photography competitions.

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The photo went on to not only be shortlisted in the Creative category, but judges selected it as the overall winner of that category.

1st Prize in the Creative Category

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When the winners in the Open Competition were announced on March 14th, Eldagsen took to his blog to share his views of the win and of AI.

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Eldagsen added a note to his website yesterday announcing that he was refusing the award and prize of Sony camera equipment.

Refusal of the Prize

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Eldagsen’s name and image displayed in a slideshow of the Open category winners. Image: Boris Eldagsen.

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Artist Boris Eldagsen hijacking the microphone at the Sony World Photography Awards ceremony in London to deliver his statement in person and to refuse the prize. Photo by Petra Gerwers.)

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