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AI Erases Woman From Art Basel Photo: Digital Disrespect?
20 Jun
Summary
- Man used AI to remove his date from an Art Basel photo.
- He sent the edited picture to his date via video.
- The incident occurred during an event with Serena Williams.

An Art Basel event in Miami, Florida, became the backdrop for a viral dating drama when a woman discovered her on-and-off partner used AI to erase her from a photograph. The exclusive event featured a conversation with Serena Williams and Simone Biles, hosted by Vanity Fair, The Female Quotient, and Audemars Piguet.
The man, who attended as the woman's plus one, had seemingly asked if she had photos of him alone. He then digitally removed her from a picture of them together, presenting the edited image in a video sent directly to her. This act was widely criticized online, with many viewers sharing similar experiences of being disrespected in relationships.
Commenters on the video expressed disbelief at the man's audacity, with some suggesting revenge tactics and others speculating about his marital status. The incident quickly gained traction, resonating with many who have felt slighted in casual or undefined relationships, often referred to as 'situationships.'