Nikon revokes first prize in Small World in Motion video competition over AI use
Source: Yahoo News
Published on: 2026-10-12 12:07
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The winner of a prestigious scientific photography competition has been disqualified after organizers concluded that his use of generative AI broke the rules. Ning Xu was named the winner of the annual Nikon Small World in Motion competition in September, but his video received a number of critical comments from experts who questioned its use of AI. Nikon launched an investigation, and announced its conclusion in a statement Friday. "After thoroughly re-evaluating the video and supporting materials and consulting with members of our judging panel, Nikon has determined that the winning video did not comply with the competition rules regarding generative AI," the statement reads, adding that the competition rankings have been adjusted. "This decision is based solely on the submitted video's eligibility under the rul...
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