AI Models Raise Concerns Over Unrealistic Beauty Standards and Body Image Impact
The increasing prevalence of AI-generated models on social media and in advertising is sparking concerns about its potential negative impact on body image, particularly among young people. Mia Perumal, a 19-year-old Cardiff University student who has recovered from an eating disorder, expressed worry that AI technology could exacerbate unrealistic beauty standards. She noted a rise in extremely thin AI-generated 'beautiful people' online, with comments from young girls expressing desires to emulate these unobtainable physiques. Perumal believes that if she had encountered such AI models during her own struggle with an eating disorder, the impact would have been severe. The difficulty in distinguishing AI-generated content from real images further complicates the issue, as AI models are becoming increasingly sophisticated and harder to identify.
