Everyone's jumping on the AI doll trend - but what are the concerns?

Everyone's jumping on the AI doll trend - but what are the concerns? 34 minutes ago Share Save Liv McMahon & Imran Rahman-Jones Technology reporters Share Save Robert Timothy/BBC/ChatGPT Left: BBC technology editor Zoe Kleinman. Right: Her AI-generated action figure When scrolling through social media, you may have recently seen friends and family appearing in miniature. It's part of a new trend where people use generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT and Copilot to re-package themselves - literally - as pocket-sized dolls and action figures. It has taken off online, with brands and influencers dabbling in creating their mini-me. But some are urging people to steer clear of the seemingly innocent trend, saying fear of missing out shouldn't override concerns about AI's energy and data use. How does the AI doll generator work? It may sound complicated, but the process is simple. People upload a picture of themselves to a tool like ChatGPT, along with written promp ... Read full article.