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Mini Episode: AI Fashion Models, AI for Job Hopping, Facebook Simulations, and Weird A.I. Yankovic

Jul 26, 2020
This week dives into the potential job disruption for fashion models due to AI-generated alternatives. It also examines how AI predicts job hopping and the ethical implications of biases in hiring algorithms. Meanwhile, Facebook's innovative simulations aim to address harmful user behavior. The tech world isn't spared from copyright debates, as discussions arise around the digital twin of a famous parody artist, shedding light on the complexities of AI and fair use.
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ANECDOTE

AI Models in Fashion

  • DataGrid, a Japanese tech company, develops algorithms that create CGI models.
  • These AI models can pose like real models, potentially impacting the jobs of human models like Sanid Boval.
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Ethical Implications of AI Models

  • AI-generated models raise ethical questions about representation and diversity.
  • Shudu Graham, a CGI model, is intended to champion diversity but lacks genuine beliefs or opinions.
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AI in Hiring

  • Companies use AI tools for hiring, including face-scanning and personality tests.
  • These tools raise concerns about perpetuating bias and suppressing wages, similar to historical employer practices.
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