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"Cheap, chintzy, lazy": Readers are canceling their Vogue subscriptions after AI-generated models appear in August issue


"As if beauty standards aren't unrealistic enough..."

Inside the glossy pages, AI-generated figures pose in high-end couture against stylized backdrops, bearing flawless complexions and idealized proportions. Although the models wear real fashion from top labels, many say the images resemble luxury video game renders more than genuine editorials. While supporters claim AI offers faster production and cleaner visuals, detractors believe it sacrifices emotional depth and the artistry that human models bring.

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