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

There is a term in the internet world, now somewhat unfashionable, that perfectly describes the reason behind this never-ending rush to yet another trend that is all the rage within social media. Originating in the social context of interpersonal relationships, especially on dating occasions, the acronym “FOMO” (fear of missing out) sums up in a nutshell that sneaky feeling of anxiety that grips users of the current online landscape when they have not yet managed to jump on the latest trend wagon.

In recent weeks, a number of social media outlets have been the scene of the “AI Doll Trend.” Through the use of ChatGPT or Copilot, users can request the AI in question to generate an image following a precise description, a prompt. In this case, the desired result depicts a doll still in the box, accompanied by some accessories aimed at conveying the figure's personality.

Influencers, major brands, and organizations took immediate action, generating image after image according to the trend in question. Condemning the disproportionate use of artificial intelligence in such cases seems pointless - the fear of losing relevance online will always outweigh any ethics.