The resulting images have given users shiny animated style eyes, inflatable hair and smooth skin, masking all the real characteristics that could be considered imperfect or imperfect. The Japanese artist had previously declared that the art generated by AI was “an insult to life itself” and the trend sparked a debate on copyright violations. Is it fair to publish this categorical copy of images, in a few seconds, the artistic flair of another creator? Should it be authorized?
Nimko Ali, CEO of Five Foundation and author of What we are told not to speak (but we are going anyway) Stresses that there is also a risk of giving up property of your own images when you participate in these online modes. “What is worrying are the people who give their resemblance to a trend. They never read the small print on these things with which they give access to their phones.”
Beyond ethical considerations surrounding access and property, there are also psychological implications for this type of trends. Dr. Manuela Paone, clinical psychologist at Thrive Wellbeing Center in Dubai, says that internal conflicts can result from the observation of “digital illusions” of ourselves. “We admire the impeccable, successful and successful version which appears in the image improved by AI, and we despise the imperfect, vulnerable human part and which resembles a defect or discomfort. Compliments and admiration for others to our digitally modified image as a strengthening, as validation of this artificial self, ”she explains. Over time, low self -esteem can develop, even triggering cases of body dysmorphia. She encourages users to take a break and think about their intentions before publishing such images: “Is it to have fun, to play with our identity in a creative way? Or are we desperately looking for approval and validation? ”
Of course, for many users, these are only light ways to create modified images of themselves. But the writer based in Dubai, Kaya Scott, thinks that it is a “delicate landscape to navigate”, especially with regard to young users and their self -confidence.