Maine Police Department Admits to Using AI to Alter Drug Bust Photo After Denials
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A Maine police department faced backlash for falsely denying the use of AI to alter a drug bust photo, which citizens exposed. After initial denials, the department admitted to using AI, sparking concerns about police tech literacy.
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Westbrook PD is not and would never generate an AI photo to try and depict evidence
Maine police department admits to using AI to alter drug bust photos after initial denials. Citizens spotted missing details and altered colors in evidence documentation, raising concerns about police tech literacy.
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