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The Drum

Miss AI shows just how far influencer marketing can miss the mark

The Miss AI competition raises concerns about the objectification and unrealistic standards perpetuated by AI-generated virtual influencers in tech. [ more ]

Kqed

2 months ago

Independent films

'Topless at the Condor' Profiles Carol Doda and the Raunch of 1960s North Beach

Topless at the Condor delves into the darker realities behind the entertaining anecdotes of North Beach.

The film explores Carol Doda's struggles with childhood neglect and abusive relationships, shedding light on the emotional toll of her work. [ more ]

Pitchfork

4 months ago

Music

FKA twigs' Calvin Klein Ad Banned in UK for Objectifying Women

A Calvin Klein ad featuring FKA twigs has been banned in the UK for objectifying women.

The Advertising Standards Authority deemed the image 'likely to cause serious offence'. [ more ]

WSJ

4 months ago

Privacy technologies

Sensual Calvin Klein Ad Banned by Regulators in the U.K.

Calvin Klein's ad featuring FKA Twigs was deemed to have objectified the singer and was considered overtly sexual.

The U.K.'s Advertising Standards Authority upheld two complaints against the ad and deemed it unsuitable for display where it could be seen by children or offend anyone. [ more ]

BuzzFeed

5 months ago

Women

This Woman's Research On The Science Behind Objectification Is Mind-Blowing

Objectification is when a person is treated as less-than-human and more like an object.

Objectification in the brain causes people to treat women as less-than-human.

Objectification predicts reduced perceptions of suffering, reduced sentencing for perpetrators, and reduced blame for harm. [ more ]