AI altered image

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Why it worked

The post leverages a controversial and attention-grabbing topic (AI misuse in university advertising) to generate engagement. The direct comparison between the original and altered images provides clear visual evidence, making the claim easily digestible and shareable.

Summary

This photo post from California Post alleges that Stanford University used AI to alter an advertisement, replacing a white male student with a black female student and slimming faces. The post presents both the altered and original images side-by-side for comparison.

Structure

1Introduction of AI altered image
2Headline: Stanford busted using AI to race swap
3Presentation of original image
4Comparison of altered and original images

Product placement

Stanford University: it appears as the subject of the news report, and its logo is visible on clothing. Removing it would change the topic of the video. It merely appears. California Post: it is the name of the creator account and appears as a watermark on the images. Removing it would not change what happens in the video. It merely appears.

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AI altered image CALIFORNIA POST Stanford busted using AI to race swap white male student for black female in ad Original image CALIFORNIA POST AI altered image

Original caption

Stanford is sparking backlash after the university used AI to race and gender swap students who had been photographed for its advertisements — and even alter their appearances by slimming down their faces. Read more at the link in bio. 📸: Instagram/stanforddining; The Stanford Review