The New Yorker's profile of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman featured an AI-generated illustration, raising questions about whether AI coverage should rely on AI tools.
The publication disclosed that artist David Szauder created the cover image—showing Altman surrounded by distorted versions of his face—using artificial intelligence. The illustration prompted discussion among designers and journalists about the ethics of using AI art in stories about AI itself.
The image depicts Altman in a blue sweater with eerie, disembodied faces hovering around his head. Some alternate versions display exaggerated emotions including anger and distress, while others bear little resemblance to Altman.
The disclosure at the bottom of the illustration reads: "Visual by David Szauder; Generated using A.I." This transparency contrasts with instances where AI-generated images have been published without proper attribution.
The choice highlights the growing debate over AI tool usage in media production and whether outlets covering artificial intelligence should employ human artists instead, particularly given ongoing concerns about AI's impact on creative industries.
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