Nikon says Dr. Ning Xu's first-place Small World in Motion video "did not comply with the competition rules regarding generative AI." After admitting on LinkedIn to AI-assisted post-processing, he was disqualified; Nguyen Nam Nhat now holds first place.
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The disqualification followed skepticism online about the video's authenticity. Nikon said last week that it was reviewing the video, and the company's statement noted that the decision "should not be interpreted as a judgment of the entrant's professional reputation, scientific contributions, or intent." The case highlights a gap between traditional imaging contest rules and the growing use of AI in post-processing. Nikon's plan to revisit its rules and evaluation procedures suggests it may tighten requirements for how AI tools can be used in future entries.
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