Billy Ramirez
Stanford student, subject of AI alteration · Stanford student, removed from photo — in 2 stories, 5 quotes on record.
What they said verbatim
“I was driving to school from my hometown when my friend sent me the images comparing the banner to the original photos, and I was immediately baffled. At first, I found it hilarious that they had used AI to completely change our appearances, including my race and gender.”
The Stanford Review · Stanford used AI to race-swap student in cafeteria ad, altered others' faces
“Seeing my identity changed and being left out of the picture made me feel, in a way, silenced and erased from a representation that was supposed to include me.”
The Stanford Review · Stanford used AI to race-swap student in cafeteria ad, altered others' faces
“At first, I found it hilarious that they had used AI to completely change our appearances, including my race and gender. But after looking at the comparison, I was also upset because I don't agree with Stanford making those choices about how we were represented.”
Fox News · Stanford admits AI-altered student photo violated policy
“Seeing my identity changed and being left out of the picture made me feel, in a way, silenced and erased from a representation that was supposed to include me.”
Stanford Daily · Stanford admits AI-altered student photo violated policy
“I'm so tired, I want it to stop. I don't want my legacy at Stanford to be 'the AI guy.'”
Stanford Daily · Stanford admits AI-altered student photo violated policy