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AI Altered My Face Without Pay | Sydney News
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- Jun 30, 2026
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Summary
Nigerian-Australian model Elii Emeghebo is suing fashion label Peter Jackson Australia over AI-altered ads that erased his identity, creating a “white twin” version of himself — a move he says was racially motivated and unpaid. The brand denies bias, claiming full payment and that the AI image was a separate creative project. Emeghebo’s legal team argues humans control AI prompts and that his original contract didn’t cover this unauthorized use — demanding compensation. The case exposes a legal gap in Australia, where no laws currently protect models from AI image manipulation, sparking calls for new legislation. As AI reshapes advertising, Emeghebo’s fight could set a global precedent for racial equity and digital rights in fashion. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e2e9b4e293524033