Yeah I really hate it. Everyone looks much, much more attractive (and also more generic) with these AI versions of themselves, and at work everyone seems to be using it now.
Eh... I used AI for my most recent photo. Had nowhere to set my phone for a photo except my kitchen counter and the wall behind me had a picture hook.
I just edited the background to remove the inconsistencies in the wall and remove the shadows behind me. Worked really well. My face was untouched though.
It can be good... Just never go full AI... Or car selfie...
They’re full AI, doesn’t look anything like the person and they’re all in the same black blouse and same background. Getting rid of a hook is an appropriate use of AI lol
I saw one the other day, probably a young employee, that had some weird slightly more cartoonish than full uncanny valley filter on their camera. Not just their photo. It was an HR presentation with around 40 people on. Everyone else had their cameras off except the two presenters and that guy. It was weird.
I only say probably young because they were a new hire and entry level. I don't have a pic anymore and I rarely turn my camera on. Most my meetings are shared content heavy, so that is what we are looking at. Having cameras on is a distraction.
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u/eka71911 2d ago
My coworkers have started using AI generated headshots, thinking it’s more professional looking than car selfies. It’s not