‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18 faces backlash over alleged AI use

RuPaul’s Drag Race Fans are criticizing the show over its alleged use of AI-generated artwork.

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The artwork appears in Season 18, Episode 14, when host RuPaul Charles “paints” portraits of contestants Juicy Love Dion, Myki Meeks, Darlene Mitchell, and Nini Coco. Viewers immediately pointed out that the portraits fell into the uncanny valley of the AI ​​slope, from the light yellow filter on some images to some strange anomalies, like Juicy Love Dion’s boa had three different ends.

On social media, fans and even former contestants like Season 16’s Plasma expressed dismay over the potential use of AI on the show. After all, RuPaul’s Drag Race A celebration of the art of drag. The use of AI reportedly feels like a betrayal of the authenticity the series hopes to foster.

This is not the first time RuPaul’s Drag Race The use of AI has come under criticism. last year, RuPaul’s Drag Race On his YouTube channel “Jinx & Plasma’s Gay Adventure!” Released a short film titled. Briefly showcased iconic AI-generated recreations RuPaul’s Drag Race Moments that resulted in major criticism from fans. It has since been made private on YouTube.

Mashable has reached out to RuPaul’s Drag Race Production company, World of Wonder, for further comment.

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