This week we looked at AI influencers! We discuss one of the most famous virtual influencers, Lil Miquela, and her massive following. We talk about how virtual influencers can be used to spread extremist beliefs and take opportunities from others. Pop culture moments of the week include Little Mix drama, Dave Chapelle's comedy special and Megan Fox's bizarre Instagram caption. We have a Patreon with TWO bonus episodes released each month! ELEVEN episodes of Celebrity Corner and Bad Book Club and Met Gala Review are out NOW! Join our Culture Gang! Email us at [email protected] and follow us on instagram @culturehangpodcast, twitter @CultureHang, TikTok @culturehangpodcast and Youtube! Links: https://www.harvard.co.uk/the-rise-of-ai-powered-influencers/ https://www.thecut.com/2018/05/lil-miquela-digital-avatar-instagram-influencer.html https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2019/6/3/18647626/instagram-virtual-influencers-lil-miquela-ai-startups https://dot.la/lil-miquela-nft-2652825243/particle-2 https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2019/12/16/lil-miquela-cgi-fake-influencer-robot-ai-brud-sexually-assaulted-instagram-twitter-viral/ https://techcrunch.com/2018/04/23/the-makers-of-the-virtual-influencer-lil-miquela-snag-real-money-from-silicon-valley/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/mattklein/2020/11/17/the-problematic-fakery-of-lil-miquela-explained-an-exploration-of-virtual-influencers-and-realness/?sh=1f3bc0cc1b8d https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/ai-created-influencer-lands-over-100-sponsorships-in-under-a-year-1653411/ https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/fashion/fashion-news/a22722480/how-artificial-intelligence-models-are-taking-over-your-instagram-feed/ https://www.theringer.com/tech/2019/5/22/18635409/lil-miquela-brud-instagram-blawko-bermuda

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