
Alexander Lees
Dr. Alexander Lees is an ecologist at Manchester Metropolitan University, known for his research on bird species and their habitats. He recently highlighted the growing problem of AI-altered images in wildlife photography, warning that such practices could undermine citizen science platforms that rely on accurate data for species monitoring.
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Dr Alexander Lees is an ecologist at Manchester Metropolitan University who authored the journal article discussing the impact of AI on wildlife photography.
Al-altered images on birdwatching forums putting research at risk | AI (artificial intelligence)The Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2026-07-20



