Viral AI action figure selfies flood LinkedIn, but experts warn the trend drains energy and fuels carbon emissions with every GPU-powered image.
If you've recently been on Instagram or LinkedIn, you've probably seen it: slick plastic-style portraits of individuals in fake action figure blister packs. It's the newest internet craze: AI action figures created using ChatGPT's image generator. These high-shine AI photos are a delightful mix of vintage and technological freshness, which gets people intrigued, particularly professionals seeking to add a splash of whimsy to their pages. However, what drives the surface appeal of this fad is a dangerous situation most people don't realize. Your AI Toy Figure Poses Harm to the Environment While most view these viral stars as light entertainment, experts are ringing the alarm about their carbon footprint and sustainability implications. According to The Next Web, Corpora.ai founder Melo Morris sees this trend as "obviously…