AI-Generated Poverty Imagery Sparks Ethical Concerns in Aid Sector
Leading health NGOs are reportedly using AI-generated images of extreme poverty and vulnerable populations in their campaigns. Experts warn this practice perpetuates harmful stereotypes and creates “poverty porn 2.0” while bypassing consent requirements.
Rise of AI-Generated Humanitarian Imagery
Artificial intelligence-generated images depicting extreme poverty, vulnerable children, and survivors of sexual violence are increasingly appearing in humanitarian communications, according to global health professionals. Sources indicate this trend represents a new era of digital “poverty porn” that raises significant ethical concerns about representation and consent in the aid sector.