Nikon disqualifies Small World in Motion winner over AI rule
Nikon says the first-place video broke the rule against AI-generated videos, and moved the other winners up.
A video contest by Nikon took back its top prize because the winning video was made with AI, which the rules ban. The next entries moved up.
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- Nikon said the video did not follow the competition rules on generative AI.
- The rules state that AI-generated videos are not permitted.
- Per DPReview, the entrant acknowledged using AI; the exact role of AI is unclear.
- Nguyen Nam Nhat, with a roundworm and Dileptus video, moves to first place.
- Nikon said the decision is about eligibility, not the entrant's reputation or intent.
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