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Melbourne’s mayor has promised to create a number of parks if re-elected next month; however, the AI-generated mock-up images he posted have raised a few eyebrows.
Lord mayor of Melbourne Nick Reece posted a number of images on Sunday (22 September) of what his proposed “Garden City” would look like after he opens 28 new parks in Melbourne.
However, as it often does when it generates images, the AI seems to have hallucinated and created a few anomalies, such as people with extra limbs, a man who seems to be walking a giant shoe, and what appear to be corpses.
This is what they want to see on our streets https://t.co/fg8OmRK4EC pic.twitter.com/JRSZ97ZT1K
— John Delmenico (@thebigjohnnyd) September 23, 2024========================
they got that shoe from Nope pic.twitter.com/ZK8yffJ5S3
— crumpet man’s thinker (@fileunderkris) September 23, 2024
Responding to the photos on X, a number of Aussies commented on the images.
“Sick AI bro. Love the dead body. Quite the taste,” said one.
Another said: “Sir why is there a dead body in your pictures.”
One person pointed out that the use of AI in this instance could be evidence of cutting corners and saving money.
“Come on mate, government department can hire concept artists surely. You’ve got extra limbs, a dead body lying in the middle of the kids playground… embarrassing,” the person said.
Reece responded to the controversial post, saying: “No humans were harmed in the making of these renders.”
I see there’s a bit of commentary about the renders for the 28 new parks I’ll get built if I’m re-elected Mayor.
— Nick Reece (@Nicholas_Reece) September 23, 2024
You guys should’ve seen the originals! pic.twitter.com/GcpihfFiYW
It is unclear which AI bot was used for the generation of the images, but the images have been credited to Hassell Architects.
Cyber Daily has reached out to Hassell Architects for comment on the incident.
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