Westbrook, Maine's police department faced backlash after posting an AI-generated image of a drug seizure. The original photo showed numerous signs of artificial generation, including nonsensical text on packaging. Initially, the department insisted that the photo was authentic. However, following public criticism, they deleted the posts and issued an apology. It was revealed that an officer had used AI to add the department's patch to the image, which inadvertently altered the image’s appearance. This incident highlights potential risks of relying on AI-generated content without proper verification.
The Westbrook Maine Police Department shared an obviously AI-generated photo of a supposed narcotics seizure, which soon drew criticism for its obvious inconsistencies and forgery.
Police initially defended the AI image as genuine, claiming that the bent, absurd packaging contained seized items, despite clear evidence to the contrary.
An apology was issued where it was revealed that officers used an AI tool to add the department's patch, inadvertently altering the image's attributes unintentionally.
The police acknowledged their oversight, leading to the deletion of both the initial post and follow-up explanation in response to public scrutiny.
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