AI chatbots remove hijabs from images of Muslim women when prompted
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Guardian tested chatbots after French far-right politician stripped a Muslim woman of her hijab in a photo When prompted, AI chat bots will edit images to remove the hijabs from Muslim women, a violation of one of the world’s most common and visible expressions of faith. The Guardian asked ChatGPT,
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A digital art studio with large screens displaying various images of people, including a Muslim woman wearing a hijab. An artist sitting at a computer, wearing headphones, is interacting with an AI chatbot through a text interface.
Caption: AI: 'Sure, I can help you see things more clearly.'
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Based on the original story on theguardian.com.
Editor's note
This incident highlights the troubling bias and lack of ethical consideration in AI systems, which can easily be manipulated to propagate misinformation and disrespect cultural and religious practices. It underscores the urgent need for better oversight and more rigorous testing of AI technologies to prevent them from being used to harm or discriminate against specific groups.
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Panel 1
*A modestly decorated living room with a laptop on a coffee table. Alex is sitting on the couch, looking slightly puzzled at the screen. Sam is standing behind him, arms crossed, with a skeptical look.* *Alex:* *Sam:*
Alex: I just asked this AI to add a hijab to a picture of a Muslim woman.
Sam: And...?
Panel 2
*The same setting. Alex looks even more perplexed, while Sam’s face shows a mix of disbelief and resignation.* *Alex:* *Sam:*
Alex: It removed the hijab instead.
Sam: Oh, interesting...
Panel 3
*Alex and Sam are now standing in front of the laptop, staring at the screen in disbelief. The AI-generated image shows a Muslim woman without her hijab. Alex has a look of concern, while Sam rolls his eyes and shakes his head.* *Sam:* *Alex:*
Sam: Sometimes, I think we’re fighting a losing battle with technology.
Alex: Yeah, but we can’t let it decide who we are.
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