B&H Photo Published an AI-Generated Guide Written by a Fake Person

Key Points:

  • B&H Photo published an AI-generated photography guide attributed to a fictional author on its Explora blog without disclosing the use of artificial intelligence.
  • The author’s biography and profile picture were AI-generated, with the profile picture sourced from Adobe Stock’s “Generated with AI” section, casting doubt on the authenticity of the author.
  • B&H claimed that the publication was a “test” to identify and protect against AI-generated content, despite the absence of disclosure and the questionable rationale for using AI in this manner.

Summary:

B&H Photo, a popular camera retailer, published an AI-generated photography guide on its Explora blog attributed to a fictional author named Alexandra Ibarra. The author’s biography and profile picture were AI-generated, sourced from Adobe Stock’s “Generated with AI” section. Following an investigation, B&H claimed that the publication was a “test” to identify and protect against AI-generated content but acknowledged the mistake of not disclosing the use of AI.

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