'I'm not AI!' New councillor insists he DOES exist as photo sends web into a frenzy - Yahoo News UK

A newly-elected councillor in the UK found himself at the center of an unusual controversy: accusations that he was an AI creation. George Boyd, who won a seat on the Norfolk County Council, had to insist that he was a real person after his campaign photo led some to believe he was computer-generated.

What happened

The suspicion arose from the photograph used in his campaign material, which some observers felt had the clean, smooth look characteristic of AI-generated images. Even an AI tool on X suggested the image was likely AI-generated. The local Reform branch chair admitted to using AI to add a background to the original photo. Despite the online speculation, Mr. Boyd affirmed his existence, noting that he could not have been nominated for election if he were not a real person. His Facebook profile, which includes details about his background and interests, has done little to quell the rumors.