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Australian TV Network's Photoshop Fail: MP's Altered Image Sparks Outrage

Channel Nine - Georgie Purcell - Media Ethics - Photoshop

Find out how a news channel's Photoshop blunder landed them in hot water with a Victorian MP. Shocking details inside!

Australian news network Channel Nine has found itself in hot water after using a digitally altered image of Victorian Animal Justice Party MP Georgie Purcell. The network issued an apology, attributing the error to a misunderstanding involving an AI tool. Purcell expressed her disbelief at the stark differences between the original photo and the edited version, highlighting the inappropriate edits made to her body and outfit.

The incident stirred up controversy as Purcell took to social media to call out the news network for the inappropriate editing, sparking a wave of reactions online. Adobe, the software company behind Photoshop, raised doubts about Channel Nine's explanation, suggesting that such alterations would have required human intervention and approval. The situation escalated as Purcell criticized the network for what she deemed as a sexist act of manipulation.

In response to the backlash, Channel Nine's director, Hugh Nailon, issued a formal apology to Purcell for the airing of the edited image. The incident not only raised questions about responsible journalism but also shed light on the power and pitfalls of digital editing tools in the media industry. As the debate continues, it serves as a cautionary tale for news outlets to exercise diligence and integrity in their reporting practices.

Adobe's skepticism towards Channel Nine's use of Photoshop and Purcell's outspoken response highlighted the complexities of image manipulation in the digital age. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining authenticity and accuracy in media representation, especially in the era of advanced editing technology.

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Image courtesy of "The Sydney Morning Herald"

Nine apologises for altered image of Victorian MP (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Channel Nine has apologised for using a modified image of Victorian Animal Justice Party MP Georgie Purcell attributing the error to an AI tool in ...

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Australian news network apologises for 'graphic error' after photo of ... (Sky News)

Pointing out the stark differences in the original image to the one used by the news network, Georgie Purcell said she could not imagine the same happening ...

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Australian News Channel Apologises To MP For Editing Body, Outfit ... (NDTV)

An Australian television news channel apologised "unreservedly" Tuesday for altering a photo of a state lawmaker, who complained it gave her "enlarged ...

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Australian MP hits out at news network for Photoshopping image of her (Metro)

Animal Justice Party MP Georgie Purcell, 31, shared an image posted by the Nine News network alongside the original photo.

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9News boss apologises to Victorian MP Georgie Purcell after airing ... (Mediaweek)

Hugh Nailon, director of 9News Melbourne, apologised to Victorian MP Georgie Purcell for airing a graphic error on Monday night's bulletin.

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Channel Nine apologises to Australian MP Georgie Purcell after ... (Newshub)

The image, shown on live television, shows Purcell wearing an outfit edited to show her midriff, and with an enlarged bust. More from Newshub.

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Adobe's major call on female MP photoshop scandal (Sky News Australia)

Photo editing software company Adobe Inc, has raised scepticism over Nine News' explanation for broadcasting a crudely photoshopped image of Victorian MP ...

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Nine apologises for using digitally-altered photo of Victorian MP (ABC News)

The altered image of Animal Justice MP Georgie Purcell depicted her in more revealing clothing and with larger breasts. More on:.

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Nine apologises for using digitally altered image of Animal Justice ... (ABC News)

Animal Justice Party's Georgie Purcell has responded after Channel Nine apologised for using a digitally altered image of the MP during a broadcast on its ...

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Australian politician Georgie Purcell criticises news channel for ... (Yahoo! Maktoob News)

The Australian network has apologised, blaming the mishap on 'automation by Photoshop', which Adobe rejects.

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Melbourne news network apologises after giving MP Georgie ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

Station claims image of 31-year-old politician was altered by rogue automation on Photoshop.

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Politician Georgie Purcell criticises news channel for 'sexist' image ... (Evening Standard)

The Australian network has apologised, blaming the mishap on 'automation by Photoshop', which Adobe rejects.

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Australian news channel uses doctored image of MP Georgie ... (Editorji)

Australian channel Nine News was called out by Victorian MP Georgie Purcell after it used a doctored image of hers.

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Australian TV news channel sparks outrage for editing photo of ... (CBS News)

In the edited image, Georgie Purcell's white sleeveless dress was transformed into a halter top and skirt, exposing her midriff.

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Nine challenged on 'automation' excuse for Georgie Purcell image (Crikey)

Adobe says any changes to the photoshopped image of the Victorian MP 'would have required human intervention and approval'.

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'Confronting': Georgie Purcell calls out Nine photoshopping her body (Sky News Australia)

Animal Justice Party MP Georgie Purcell says more needs to be done to protect women after Nine News photoshopped an image of her body.

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Adobe confirms edited image of Georgie Purcell would have ... (Women's Agenda)

Adobe has debunked Nine News' apology to Georgie Purcell, after a “sexist” edited image of her was used in the nightly news bulletin.

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MP Georgie Purcell reacts to Channel Nine's bizarre excuse that Al ... (Daily Mail)

MP Georgie Purcell has reacted to Channel Nine's explanation after the network blamed an artificial intelligence image-generator for enlarging her breasts.

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Australian TV network edits female lawmaker's photo to be more ... (The Washington Post)

An Australian news channel apologized after a female lawmaker criticized its use of an image that had been edited to show her in a more revealing outfit.

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Politician Georgie Purcell slams Australian TV news channel over ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Victorian Upper House MP Georgie Purcell criticised TV news channel Nine News for allegedly doctoring an image of her in which her breasts appeared to have ...

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