Stanford Student Says Ad Left Him Feeling 'Erased' After AI Edits Altered Students' Race and Gender

A Stanford University sophomore said Stanford's ad, which digitally altered an image he was supposed to be in, made him feel ‘erased’ (Credit: https://unsplash.com/@robertogar)

A Stanford University student has criticised the reported use of artificial intelligence in promotional material associated with Stanford Residential & Dining Enterprises after discovering that an image that included him had apparently been digitally altered to change his race and gender.

The incident was first reported by The Stanford Review, which alleged that Stanford Residential & Dining Enterprises used AI to alter students' appearances in promotional material.