A Christmas banner will be removed from Redfern station, after observers raised concerns about the artwork being AI-generated.
The banner, erected between platforms 10 and 11 at the station, depicted an Australian Christmas scene, with Santa Claus on the beach in board shorts and thongs surrounded by a cast of local animals.
Redfern station’s Christmas banner will be removed after concerns were raised about its use of AI.Credit: Steven Siewert
However, on closer inspection, several “animals” in the cartoon showed obvious signs of being AI-generated.
One animal in the artwork appeared to be made from a koala’s head on a kangaroo’s torso, while the scene also featured a rodent with limbs not connected to its body, and kangaroos wearing bikini tops.
More than 3000 people liked a post on Reddit’s r/sydney forum describing the banner as “AI slop”.
Transport for NSW confirmed on Thursday afternoon that it had decided to remove the banner from the station’s Christmas display.
A koala’s head on a kangaroo’s body, a flag floating in the air and a rodent with detached limbs were among the issues identified with the banner. Credit: Steven Siewert
“Sydney Trains’ Redfern Station staff have displayed artwork for several years to help create a positive end-of-year atmosphere for our customers,” a spokesperson said.
“We received feedback about this year’s display and, in response, have decided to remove the artwork.”