AI fashion models are here — and they're wearing H&M
Futurist and former model Sinead Bovell reacts to the news
H&M, the popular Swedish fashion retailer, announced it is working with artificial intelligence to create "digital twins" of 30 models.
The models will own the rights to their twin, and they can even let other brands use them. But with fewer photo shoots required to bring next season's looks to life, what will happen to other fashion workers like hair stylists, make-up artists and photographers?
Today on Commotion, futurist and former model Sinead Bovell reacts to the news, and talks about some of the labour concerns around using AI in the fashion industry.
You can listen to the full discussion from today's show on CBC Listen or on our podcast, Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud, available wherever you get your podcasts.
Interview with Sinead Bovell produced by Jane van Koeverden.