Episode 1791 • • 1:32:03 - 1:44:30
1791: Bolt Muncher
AI Fashion Models, Vogue Controversy and Cultural Appropriation
Vogue magazine and the brand Guess faced backlash for using AI-generated fashion models in recent advertising campaigns. Proponents argue AI models save on logistics and costs, while critics like Sarah Ziff of the Model Alliance worry about job displacement and unrealistic beauty standards. The discussion also touched on "digital cultural appropriation," where AI is used to create diverse identities without employing actual people from those communities.