A lighthearted art contest for Jackson Homecomers sparked a bigger conversation about the use of artificial intelligence.

Charity Bejarano, of Bowling Green, was on hand to collect the new poster. She’s a fan of the festival’s signature art. She has a number of the posters, which she displays at home and in her office.

Gulf Shores artist Michael Swiger is defending his now-rejected design for the 2025 National Shrimp Festival poster, saying it’s a case of “art appropriation,” not plagiarism. The Coastal Alabama ...