Whether people embrace it or fear it, artificial intelligence has infiltrated almost every aspect of the internet. From the controversial AI-generated content that President Trump has posted on Truth Social to the AI artists topping the music charts and the hundreds of thousands of workers being displaced by AI, AI has become inescapable. However, as AI disrupts the workforce and reshapes how content is created and consumed, it is also raising concerns about consent, ownership, and exploitation. A recent investigation by Glamour UK found that AI-generated influencers modeled after Black women are attracting millions of views online, often without the knowledge or permission of the women whose content and likenesses inspire them.

According to the report, these viral TikTok and Instagram accounts often feature dark-skinned Black women performing dance trends and creating lifestyle content. However, they’re not operated by real people. Instead, many are AI-generated personas designed to attract engagement and drive users toward paid subscription platforms featuring sexualized content.

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