The New Yorker criticized for using AI art to illustrate OpenAI CEO profile

The New Yorker sparked controversy by using AI-generated artwork to illustrate its profile of OpenAI's CEO.

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This decision contrasts with the article's editorial content, creating symbolic dissonance.

The incident raises ethical questions about using generative technologies to illustrate critiques of AI.

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