An intriguing controversy has arisen online due to a series of AI-generated images that claim to depict the 'most attractive' woman in different countries worldwide.
Let's delve into this digital experiment and discover the captivating - and occasionally puzzling - results it has generated.
The experiment set out to demonstrate how AI interprets the ideal beauty standards in diverse countries.
The results have certainly left many people raising their eyebrows, to put it mildly.
For those who are new to this, AI generates images by using vast databases of existing information about a specific topic.
However, the art community isn't entirely thrilled with this process, as AI relies on the work of human artists to 'create' its art.
Great Green Wall gave the AI a prompt: "Create a realistic photo of what the [country name] public considers the ideal woman's body to be Miss [country name], please show a full-length photo of the woman in a dress. No text in the image."
When it comes to beauty standards, it's important to keep in mind that the AI-generated images are limited by the data they use for creation.
Our own biases and preconceived notions significantly influence the output of AI.
This limitation becomes apparent in some of the images, like the one representing Egypt.
The AI model didn't quite capture the essence of modern Egyptian beauty; instead, it produced images resembling Cleopatra cosplay, which wasn't exactly accurate.
As we explore the digital beauty spectrum further, a pattern emerges.
The images can be categorized mainly into three groups: women in bikinis (seems like they didn't fully follow the 'wearing a dress' instruction), women wrapped in their country's flag, and women adorned in traditional national clothing.
For example, countries like Poland, Italy, and the Czech Republic had their traditional dresses depicted, while China, Japan, and Pakistan showcased variations of their traditional attire.
Now, let's take a look at the images representing the United Kingdom.
Most of them bear a striking resemblance to royalty, and one even appears as a tribute to the late Princess Diana - you can decide whether it's sweet or a bit eerie.
Besides the majestic vibes, Team GB appears with an image featuring an Olympic athlete.
If you're curious about the AI-generated ideal beauty standard for the United States, brace yourself for a peculiar mix.
It seems to be all about Marilyn Monroe, Hollywood glamour, bleached blonde hair, and… the Statue of Liberty.
In this digital world, Lady Liberty assumes the role of the true First Lady.
As we navigate through this digital realm, let's keep in mind that AI's creations are a result of the data we provide, reflecting both the ideals and imperfections of our society.
Reflecting on the images, many people expressed their disapproval of these 'ideals' on social media.
One person wrote: "There is no 'ideal' woman in each country. It depends on who and how many people are polled."
Another commented: "Like there aren't enough problems with beauty standards and expectations."
"The ideal woman is what the man sees," a third pointed out. "As they say, beauty is in the eye of the beholder."
