"Outrage as News Network Alters MP's Image, Sparks Sexism Controversy"
Nine News Melbourne faced backlash after airing a doctored image of Victorian state MP Georgie Purcell, enlarging her breasts and exposing her midriff, prompting accusations of sexism. The news channel apologized, attributing the alteration to Photoshop automation, but Adobe stated that any changes to the image would have required human intervention and approval. Purcell, who has been vocal about the sexualization and objectification of women in politics, expressed skepticism about the explanation and highlighted the ongoing threat of AI to women in public life. The incident has reignited concerns about the prevailing sexist culture in Australian politics, with a landmark report in 2021 revealing a high prevalence of sexual harassment in federal parliament.