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  1. Feb 2020
    1. Main Theme: The article explores various types of AI models who operate on Instagram and within the fashion industry. There is special emphasis placed on Lil Miquela. Ethical questions about AI modelling are asked through a series of examples of AI models.

      Evidence: Includes references to the Instagram resence of Lil Miquela, statements from industry experts with future predicitions about AI modelling and its role in society. Also features an interview with the creator of one of these models which caused controversy due to the model being a female POC character created by a white man.

      Analysis; The author is highlighting the dangers of using AI models to young people on instagram with the potential redefining of beauty standards that it could cause and the harmful impact that could create in the young people who try to emulate them. The author highlights the impact of AI modelling on the modelling industry which could cost models their work. The author does also look positively at the future with possible ideas about how this technology could improve our daily lives.

      Links: The common theme running through all examples and ethical issues raised is the use of AI models in the beauty industry. The author uses this thread to highlight different issues and future benefits.

      Critical Opinion: I believe that this article raises some interesting points. However, I believe that many key issues are ignored in order to create superficial overview rather than a larger analysis into the potential affects of the AI modelling industry. It would be more convincing if the article was more focused on one or two key issues.