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A Spanish agency became so sick of models and influencers that they created their own with AI — and she’s raking in up to $11,000 a month::Founder Rubén Cruz said AI model Aitana was so convincing that a famous Latin actor asked her on a date.

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[–] Matriks404@lemmy.world 44 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (3 children)

I never understood the popularity of celebrities and influencers, don't people have better things to do with their time than waste it on people who monetize their popularity?

[–] 1847953620@lemmy.world 21 points 1 year ago

They do, but we're a stupid species.

[–] YashaB@lemmy.world 18 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] Corkyskog@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

I spent two hours slowly attempting to convince a scammer to send me some bitcoin only because I was bored, never underestimate the power of boredom. (No it didn't work, but it did give me an hour and a half + to occupy my mind)