Netflix Accused of Using AI Altered Content in New True Crime Documentary

Despite facing heavy criticism, Netflix has been accused of utilizing manipulated and AI-generated images in their latest true crime documentary, What Jennifer Did.

The focus of the documentary is on Jennifer Pan, a Canadian woman who was found guilty of orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot against her parents in 2010. Along with examining the crime, the film delves into Pan’s past and provides a comprehensive look into her life before the incident.

At the 30-minute point in the film, Nam Nguyen, a high school friend of Pan, describes her as a “lively, cheerful, self-assured, and authentic”individual. These remarks are then accompanied by a sequence of images of Pan, which have since been revealed to be either AI-generated or manipulated.

Jennifer Pan image from What Jennifer Did doco AI altered fingers — Netflix

Throughout the documentary, multiple images appear to have been edited, such as in this image where Jennifer Pan’s fingers look altered on both of her hands.

Upon initial observation, the images seem to reinforce Nguyen’s depiction of Pan as a cheerful individual, captured in moments of smiling and flashing the peace sign. Yet, upon careful examination, it becomes evident that there is more depth to these images than meets the eye.

Upon being discovered by PetaPixel, it was revealed that the images used in the true crime documentary had been altered. A specific image of Pan making a peace sign had been identified as being distorted, with her arms and hands appearing manipulated.

When focusing on Pan’s left hand in the image, it can be seen that the two fingers signaling the sign are extended, while the rest of her fingers and hand are closely pressed together. This creates the illusion that Pan only has two fingers.

Likewise, her right thumb is missing from her hand. It should be noted that in other depictions of Pan, her hands appear noticeably altered.

In 2023, as AI art and images gained popularity, numerous studies and articles were published to reinforce the idea that AI still faces challenges in accurately replicating realistic-looking hands.

In a 2023 article from The Washington Post, Amelia Winger-Bearskin, an associate professor of AI and the arts at the University of Florida, explained the reasons behind AI’s struggle to replicate hands.

It was observed that “AI-generated software struggles to comprehend the meaning of the term ‘hand’…resulting in challenges when rendering this body part. Hands possess various shapes, sizes, and structures, and the images in training datasets usually prioritize facial features.”

Upon its release on April 10, What Jennifer Did became available on Netflix. As of now, there has been no official statement from Netflix addressing the allegations. Rest assured, we will update this article promptly if any new information arises.

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