This picture of an apparently heavily damaged item of clothing was generated using artificial intelligence. Photo: cqnews

    China consumers use AI to alter product photos, claim refunds for goods that appear damaged

    Fake photos generated by artificial intelligence (AI) are being misused to claim refunds from Chinese online shops, sparking moral and legal concerns. As China’s Double 11 shopping festival took place around November 11, several e-commerce shop owners revealed that they received AI-generated photos of damaged products from consumers attempting to seek refunds. Some people took…

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    China youth engrave motivational phrases like ‘get rich’ on dental caps, raises concerns

    China youth engrave motivational phrases like ‘get rich’ on dental caps, raises concerns

    A new China youth fashion trend of getting tooth tattoos by engraving words like “get rich” and “ensure success” on their dental caps has trended on mainland social media. Facilitated by dental institutions across the country, which provide tailor-made word or pattern inscriptions on tooth crowns for free to attract customers, according to a report…

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