I asked LinkedIn users which headshot was AI. Responses were split, but there was a clear preference.

The photo on the left was generated with Gemini. The picture on the right was taken by my colleague.

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I cringe every time I open LinkedIn and see my profile picture — and that's because it's fake.A few months ago, I snapped a few selfies at work for a new headshot and asked ChatGPT to extend the blue background behind me.Despite asking it repeatedly not to edit my face, it made subtle changes. My eyes look slightly squintier, my smile a little wider, and there's a soft, airbrushed quality that makes the image feel less like me.

The original photo (left) and the AI-edited version (right), which is currently my LinkedIn profile picture.

Ana Altchek