After the White House posted a digitally doctored image of a protester arrested in Minneapolis, the National Press Photographers Association issued a warning about government photo manipulation while reaffirming its "commitment to visual integrity." As we noted previously, the altered image made it seem that the protester, Nekima Levy Armstrong, was dramatically crying after her arrest. Her skin was also darkened. The White House X account, which has around 3.5 million followers, has made at least 14 posts with AI since the start of Trump's second term, according to Poynter. The NPPA said its opposition to such practices "is rooted in foundational principles that guide visual journalism and distinguish it from propaganda."

The continuing deep freeze here in NYC offers another chance to revisit another great library. Stay tuned for new issues in this department! Here we visit  designer and artist Paul Buckley, former Senior VP/Executive Creative Director at Penguin Random House and a longtime AI-AP contributor.   Peggy Roalf: When did you realize that your career was meant to be in the world of books?  paul buckley: i was so lucky. i was also an extremely driven youn...