These plastic-fantastic portraits are the latest AI-powered photo trend to sweep the internet especially LinkedIn.
After digital avatars andStudio Ghibli-inspiredselfies, we now have the action figure, produced using ChatGPTs free image generator.
Its all fun and games, right?
But look closer, and behind the gloss and giggles lies some pretty crucial fine print.
With this action figure, sustainability is not included.
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Creating AI-generated images from written prompts uses at least double that amount, according todatafrom HuggingFace.
GPUs arent infinite, said Morris.
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Story bySion Geschwindt
Sion is a freelance science and technology reporter, specialising in climate and energy.
