Miss AI beauty pageant
A milestone in the convergence of technology, beauty, and social norms
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6434369 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Bo-Chiuan Su (0000-0002-7630-0603, Putian University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 343-363 |
| Publication date | 2025-07-04 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Consumer Culture (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1469-5405 • E-ISSN: 1741-2900 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/14695405251356544 |
| OpenAlex | W4412018256 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 36 |
The inaugural Miss AI beauty pageant represents a pivotal moment in the intersection of artificial intelligence, beauty standards, and social norms. This study explores the implications of AI-generated Key Opinion Leaders versus human models within a contemporary beauty framework, emphasizing the transformative effects on audience perceptions and traditional pageant formats. Highlighting the intricacies of social media influence and the ethical dimensions of AI integration, this paper interrogates the evolving definitions of beauty and authenticity in a digital age increasingly dominated by algorithms. Our analysis reveals that while AI models can enrich diversity, they also risk perpetuating harmful stereotypes and unrealistic beauty ideals. By examining case studies and empirical metrics, we aim to provide invaluable insights for understanding the socio-economic and ethical challenges that both traditional and AI-enhanced beauty representations introduce. Through this exploration, the Miss AI pageant emerges not only as a cultural phenomenon but as a catalyst for critical discourse on inclusivity, representation, and the future of the beauty industry
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |