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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.)
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.)