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Meet the AI influencers taking over Coachella – worth millions and replacing the real thing

IN FOCUS: That photogenic influencer having the time of their life watching Justin Bieber’s set? They might not actually exist, so why on earth are people following them? Katie Rosseinsky explores the curious rise of AI influencers getting money from follows and why so many of us don’t even care…

The Independent UK

Vodafone’s new ad proves even influencers can be replaced by AI

An AI-generated spokesperson talked up a company promotion on TikTok.

Fortune

Top Athlete Mocked After Interacting With Fake Influencer He Thought Was At Wimbledon

"I'm amazed a professional cricketer's eyesight is this bad."

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You don't have to be real to score brand deals as an influencer

AI influencers are a growing part of social media and are earning plenty of cash for their creators.

TechRadar

Meet the virtual influencers inspiring climate action

Encouraging people to take climate action remains one of the most important and yet difficult tasks of this century. With climate change scepticism still prevailing, it is crucial to figure out innovative ways to encourage pro-environmental action.

The Conversation

People are obsessed with a 24-year-old AI influencer – this is why her developer created her

A 24-year-old AI influencer has risen in popularity on social media, where her creator shares her artificially generated looks. Amber Raiken speaks with the developer behind the virtual influencer about how the creation came to be

The Independent UK

Virtual influencers: meet the AI-generated figures posing as your new online friends – as they try to sell you stuff

The future of influence is here: a digital avatar that captivates millions of adoring fans while offering unparalleled customisation and round-the-clock availability.

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Journal of Free Speech Law: "An AI's Picture Paints a Thousand Lies: Designating Responsibility for Visual Libel,"

by Prof Jon M. Garon, just published in our symposium on Artificial Intelligence and Speech; more articles from the symposium coming in the next few days.

Reason

Barbie isn't just a movie star now — she's also a virtual social media influencer

The explosive public response to the upcoming Barbie movie starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling demonstrates the sheer power of nostalgic marketing for contemporary consumers.

The Conversation

Computer-generated inclusivity: fashion turns to ‘diverse’ AI models

Fashion brands including Levi’s and Calvin Klein are having custom AI models created to ‘supplement’ representation in size, skin tone and age

The Guardian - US

Meet Mira, Marks and Spencer’s new virtual influencer

As the company accelerates plans to shutter 67 large shops and focus on food, can a CGI model help keep its fashion line afloat?

Evening Standard

20 years ago, Al Pacino's best sci-fi satire predicted a terrifying modern trend

Few films have possessed as uncanny an ability to predict where the fame game is heading as 2002 Al Pacino flick 'S1M0NE.'

Inverse

Virtual influencer Lil Miquela is now the face of PacSun

Aligning with PacSun’s efforts to lean into virtual influencing and the metaverse in 2022.

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