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AI-created “virtual influencers” are stealing business from humans (arstechnica.com)
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AI-created “virtual influencers” are stealing business from humans::Brands are turning to hyper-realistic, AI-generated influencers for promotions.

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[–] umbrella@lemmy.ml 5 points 11 months ago

in this specific case "they" are tech corporations, tech ceos and their respective shareholders which might include a part of the global burgeoise.

i think this tech would be used much differently if the rest of the knowledgeable people in humanity had a say/vote on it, besides financial interest.