News of the day: Michigan CEO out of job after posting AI photo of ‘Lake America’ sweatshirts
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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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