Ramirez said it was ‘kind of very upsetting’ to have his image erased by the college, adding that there was a “comedic element” to the matter.
“At first, I found it hilarious that they had used AI to completely change our appearances, including my race and gender. As the controversy snowballed, Stanford issued a statement, acknowledging it had used AI to change the original image. “Both the alteration and lack of disclosure in this case violate that policy. We are working with Residential and Dining Enterprises to provide additional training and ensure proper review of all materials. The development comes at a time when colleges and universities in the US are weighing how and whether to embrace diversity efforts on their campuses amid pressure from the Trump administration. The altered photo also highlighted how universities are misusing AI and going to desperate lengths to portray themselves as welcoming and accommodating.
Because i don’t agree with Stanford making those choices about how we were represented, but after looking at the comparison, I was also upset.
“I was driving to school from my hometown when my friend sent me the images comparing the banner to the original photos, and I was immediately baffled,” Ramirez was quoted as saying by The Stanford Review. “Stanford’s A.I. policy is clear: The use of AI in producing or altering images of Stanford people, events, research, facilities or achievements is strictly prohibited,” the university said.
