AI Fashion Models Spark Diversity and Rights Debates
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AI-generated fashion models are becoming more common, allowing for more diversity but potentially displacing human models and other fashion professionals.
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Companies like Levi's experimented with AI models but faced backlash and concerns about perpetuating lack of diversity.
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Some models like Alexsandrah have AI "twins" that get them more work, but others feel exploited by unauthorized use of their images.
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Advocates say AI models reduce waste and costs, while critics argue they distort representation of marginalized groups.
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There are calls for legal protections for models regarding consent and compensation for use of their digital likenesses.