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Google and Apple blur face of Auckland sculpture

StuffNZ HeraldTuesday 18 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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The 5.6m Boy Walking statue in Potters Park has been censored by Google and Apple. The sculpture, created by artist Ronnie van Hout, has stood in Mt Eden since 2019. The blurring of the artwork has highlighted unintended consequences of AI automation.

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First reported by Stuff, Tue 18 Nov 2025, 3:04pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 5 hours
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  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

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