Since the creation of social media algorithms, there has been a decline in body positivity, but could this worsen if the women we’re seeing aren’t real?
This could be a glimpse into our future after US Vogue’s August magazine included an AI generated model. She’s tall, blonde and skinny, which raises several concerns around ideals, with some fearing this could threaten diversity efforts and increase women’s body image issues.
The Wire’s contributor from The Source News Amelia Wise.
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Produced By: Amelia Wise
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First aired on The Wire, Thursday 9 October 2025