AI headshots fool LinkedIn users: An experiment in synthetic professional imagery
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Ana Altchek
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The author conducted a personal experiment by generating an AI headshot using Google's Gemini and comparing it to a real professional headshot taken by a colleague. They posted both on LinkedIn to see if connections could tell which was real, finding that most users could not distinguish between the two. The article explores the implications of AI-generated professional imagery for personal branding, authenticity, and trust in professional networking spaces, featuring insights from personal branding experts on how this technology is reshaping first impressions and online identity.
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I've seen AI headshots fill my social media feeds, so I decided to test it out myself, and spoke with personal branding experts.
Can you tell which of my headshots is AI? LinkedIn users couldn't.
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