Julie Helen: Generating 'normal' pictures of myself felt like I was agreeing there's a problem with me
Julie Helen reflects on the emotional impact of using AI to generate images of herself without her physical disability. She concludes that such tools can inadvertently reinforce harmful societal standards regarding what constitutes a 'normal' body.
Why it matters
It highlights the psychological and ethical implications of AI-generated imagery on individuals with disabilities and self-perception.
'In the world of AI, I think we will need, more than ever, to rely on common human decency to get us through,' says Julie.
The article is a personal reflection piece focused on individual experience rather than political or social advocacy.
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