AI Fashion Models Gain Traction But Raise Concerns Over Diversity and Displacement
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AI-generated fashion models are gaining traction, allowing for more diversity but potentially displacing real models, makeup artists, and photographers.
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Companies like Levi's tested AI models but faced backlash and concerns about perpetuating lack of diversity using technology over real people.
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AI model companies argue they supplement real shoots, reduce returns/waste, and create opportunities, but critics see it as a way to avoid real diversity commitments.
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Lack of regulations around use of models' images to train AI systems raises ethical concerns over consent and compensation.
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Views differ on whether AI models open doors or violate real people; some call for ethical use while others prefer finding and paying real diverse models.