stock photo
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He explained that a single stock photo of a woman, taken by Brazilian photographer Matheus Ferrero, had been used repeatedly across multiple voter entries under different names.
From BBC • Nov. 7, 2025
What he seemed certain of is that it’s better than signing up for a stock photo shoot, something he did during the pandemic, while work was slow.
From Slate • Jun. 4, 2023
Some researchers suspect Bogner or someone close to him is also behind a pro-GISAID Twitter account from Helse Sanning, who calls herself “Protective mom, lover of science,” and in her bio uses a stock photo.
From Science Magazine • Apr. 19, 2023
Still, stock photo companies, government regulators and a music industry trade group have moved to protect their content from unauthorized use, but technology’s powerful ability to mimic and adapt is complicating those efforts.
From New York Times • Apr. 8, 2023
The latest complaint includes a declaration from art director Robert Fisher, describing a stock photo he used for a mockup for the "Nevermind" cover that depicted a different baby and did not show his penis.
From Reuters • Jan. 13, 2022
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