Smart light company Govee apologizes for “white supremacy” marketing imagery
Summary
Ars Technica reports that Govee apologized after a marketing image on its US website depicted books with the words 'white supremacy' on their spines, displayed near a child's bed. The company said the image was sourced from a third-party licensed library and lacked C2PA or SynthID watermarking, prompting them to strengthen internal review processes. The Verge noted the image may depict a real book, underscoring concerns about image provenance and the risks of AI-assisted marketing visuals.