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Nikon microscopic video competition winner disqualified for using generative AI

Nikon disqualifies a first‑place video after discovering generative AI was used in post‑processing. The contest rules forbid AI‑assisted edits, and the winner admitted to employing an unsupervised neural‑network method to enhance cilia visualization. The decision underscores stricter enforcement of AI usage policies in scientific imaging competitions.

The Verge·Oct 9, 2026

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