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You Gave AI Your Face for Fun. Guess Who’s the Product Now?
You thought it was just a selfie…
I created an action figure of myself using the latest version of ChatGPT Plus. And no — I didn’t even upload a picture. So relax. But I am truly impressed… and scared. Like, “how does it know I’d look good in tactical armor?” Low-key creepy.
AI can now take a blurry memory of your face and turn you into a Marvel character faster than you can say “identity theft.” Cool? Yes. Harmless? Maybe. Dangerous? Well… keep reading.
Because one moment, you’re uploading your face for a “fun little AI portrait.” Next, your hyper-realistic action figure is circulating in a database somewhere, abs and all, while your digital identity may be helping train a billion-dollar machine you’ll never profit from.
Still feeling cute?
The rise of AI action figures: cool or creepy?
First, it was cartoon selfies. Then it was AI-generated headshots. Now? You’re a gladiator. A space marine. A cyberpunk ninja. And in my case, a replica of Mystique from X-Men.
