Canva has apologized after users discovered that one of its artificial intelligence features was automatically replacing the word "Palestine" in user-created designs.

The issue was identified with Canva's Magic Layers feature, which is designed to separate flat images into editable components without making visible alterations to the original content. However, user @ros_ie9 on X documented instances where the AI tool was automatically substituting "Palestine" with other text.

The Magic Layers feature is intended to help users break down images into separate, editable elements while preserving the original design's integrity. The discovery that it was making unauthorized text changes represents a departure from its stated functionality.

Canva acknowledged the issue and issued an apology to users affected by the unauthorized text substitutions. The company has not yet detailed what specific measures will be taken to prevent similar incidents with its AI-powered tools in the future.

The incident highlights ongoing challenges technology companies face in ensuring their AI systems operate as intended, particularly when handling content related to sensitive geopolitical topics.