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Michigan CEO loses job after posting AI-made image of her family in ‘Lake America’ sweaters

Jane Smith reportedly used ChatGPT to edit photo to show name Trump ordered US agencies to use for Lake Ontario amid trade war with Canada The CEO of a Michigan credit union is no longer employed there, according to the organization, after she posted on social media what appeared to be an AI-generated image of her and her family wearing sweaters emblazoned with the Donald Trump-associated words “…

Michigan CEO loses job after posting AI-made image of her family in ‘Lake America’ sweaters

The CEO of a Michigan credit union, Jane Smith, has lost her job after posting an AI-generated image on social media. The image showed her and her family wearing sweaters with the words "Lake America" on them.

According to Family First Credit Union, Jane Smith is no longer employed there. The organization also issued an apology for the concern, disappointment, and pain caused by the situation.

The term "Lake America" was reportedly ordered by Donald Trump to be used by US agencies for Lake Ontario during a trade war with Canada. Jane Smith allegedly used ChatGPT to edit the photo.

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