Prize-winning image which sparked backlash was AI-generated, Nikon rules
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The camera-maker says it is now re-evaluating the rules and procedures of its Small World in Motion contest.
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Watch: The competition's former winner and runners up. Nikon disqualified the winning video (shown left). The winner of a prestigious scientific photography competition has been disqualified following concerns raised by other scientists that it was fake. Nikon said the use of generative AI in the composition of the video broke the rules of its Small World In Motion contest, which accepts photos and video taken using powerful microscopes. The firm said the video "did not comply with the competition rules regarding generative AI", but added it was not a judgement of the entrant's professional reputation or scientific contributions. It said it would now look at the rules and procedures of the annual contest, which has been running for 15 years and is specifically for microscopic images. Nikon said it came to the decision "after thoroughly re-evaluating the video and supporting materials and consulting with members of our judging panel". The winning entry came from Dr Ning Xu, from…