Keeping Penang’s Story Real in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
By Eugene Quah
August 2025
FEATURE
*Note: This article discusses the ethical implications of using AI-enhanced and AI-generated imagery in historical storytelling, particularly on social media. All examples referenced are drawn from publicly accessible online posts or materials. No individual posters or specific groups are identified, and no accusation of bad faith is made. The intent is to encourage responsible use and clear labelling of AI-modified content in the public interest.THESE DAYS, you may have come across gorgeous, nostalgia-inducing colour photos of old Penang in your...
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Eugene Quah
is an independent researcher and writer who is working on a book tentatively called “Illustrated Guide to the North Coast of Penang”. He rediscovered the joys of writing after moving back to Penang from abroad.
