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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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[–] Jarix@lemmy.world 10 points 10 months ago

I first saw pinky in the picture when on a post saying italian company tired of dealing with insufferable influencers so they just built their own.

Ill say the same thing now that I did then.

Reminds me of the novel Idoru by William Gibson. Worth a read, not sure how it holds up in this era though

[–] roofuskit@lemmy.world 9 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Sounds like ~~Rick~~ Subway is out of a job.

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[–] Custoslibera@lemmy.world 9 points 10 months ago (1 children)

It’s generous to call influencers human.

[–] riskable@programming.dev 11 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

I chuckled at this but I would like to point out that we shouldn't dehumanize influencers. They are just as human as Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk.

Wait...

[–] trackcharlie@lemmynsfw.com 9 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Did a complete idiot write this article? How the fuck are you allowed to report on business without the basic understanding of technological innovation and its impact on business relationships and transitioning business operations?

Does this dumb motherfucker think that we still have horse and buggy businesses and children working looms?

[–] ElBarto@sh.itjust.works 6 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

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