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Fashion industry embraces AI models, threatening human modeling jobs

The fashion industry is increasingly adopting AI-generated models, offering brands a way to create lifelike images for retail at a significantly lower cost than traditional photoshoots. This technological shift poses a potential existential threat to the human modeling industry due to the lack of regulation surrounding digital twins and their usage. AI

IMPACT AI-generated models could drastically reduce costs for fashion brands and reshape the modeling profession, highlighting the need for regulatory frameworks.

RANK_REASON Article discusses the impact of AI on the fashion industry, framing it as a commentary on industry trends and potential job displacement.

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Fashion industry embraces AI models, threatening human modeling jobs

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Article discusses the impact of AI on the fashion industry, framing it as a commentary on industry trends and potential job displacement.
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