COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Some Ohioans are expressing concerns after a poster created with artificial intelligence won the Ohio State Fair’s poster contest.
Ohioans were debating whether or not artificial intelligence should be allowed in art contests after the poster took home a first-place prize, which included $1,000. Professional and amateur artists were allowed to enter the contest.
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The theme of the contest was to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and highlight Ohio’s history.
See the top five finishers below
The winning poster contains common AI-generated image errors, including American flags with the incorrect number of stars and stripes, as well as other labeling mistakes. The first-place winner has received negative attention on social media, with many saying AI has no place in an art competition, and that it’s unfair to the hard work of artists who didn’t use it…