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Nikon microscopic video competition winner disqualified for using generative AI

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Nikon disqualifies microscopic video competition winner over AI use

Nikon disqualified the winner of its Small World in Motion competition after determining the video used generative AI. The company announced a new winner after scientists raised concerns about the authenticity of the original submission.

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Nikon disqualifies microscopic video competition winner over AI use
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