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Michigan credit union CEO exits over 'Lake America' photo backlash

Original: Michigan credit union CEO is out after ‘Lake America’ blowback The executive privately posted an AI-altered photo of fam

A Michigan credit union chief executive has left his post after an AI-altered photo he privately shared drew widespread criticism. The image showed family members wearing 'Lake America' sweatshirts while traveling to Canada, and an unlabeled public repost went viral, sparking backlash that cost him his job.

Why now: The viral spread of the AI-altered 'Lake America' photo triggered public backlash severe enough for the credit union to part ways with its CEO.

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• Michigan credit union CEO is out after ‘Lake America’ blowback The executive privately posted an AI-altered photo of family members wearing “Lake America” sweatshirts while headed to Canada for vacation. A public repost – without the AI label – went viral. https://www.… · AlexJimenez@mas.to · 1

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