Maine Police Apologizes for AI-Doctored Evidence Photo

The Westbrook Police Department in Maine apologized for sharing an AI-altered photo of drug evidence on Facebook. An officer used a photo editing app to add the department's patch, unintentionally altering the image's details. The police initially denied using AI, later admitting to it and releasing a side-by-side comparison of the original and altered photos. The incident highlights the challenges posed by AI in ensuring evidence authenticity.