Post

Internet Adverts have been unethical for quite some time, but in the era of AI, adverts can now have a high level of "visual exaggeration" :). Like here a YouTube Ad that sells Tai Chi exercises via Mr.Universe avatars that try to look like Shao Lin monks (there were 2 in this 1 ad).

Data and Ethics

@dataethics.bsky.social

Mr.Fake Universe is back. This time topless at a conference. Is the inference we are meant to take is Tai Chi makes you this size? :)

1/1/26, 9:50 pm0 reposts0 likes

Data and Ethics

@dataethics.bsky.social

2 Jan

The algorithm has locked me in for these adverts now. Clearly any interest at all = show more and charge their customer for better quality "interested" eyes. My interest is mainly hilarity. This one address the complaints...

Data and Ethics

@dataethics.bsky.social

2 Jan

The answer is no. Obviously i's no. Your "Dad" is 'just doing it wrong' ...as you can see from my shirtless body.

Data and Ethics

@dataethics.bsky.social

2 Jan

The avatars even appear shirtless in "Ted Talk" style settings. That would be absolutely fine. I image it's normal and even expected at a Ted Talk for a random audience member to ask how her husband can get get the full benefits of Tai Chi. "start small" is the key it seems...

Data and Ethics

@dataethics.bsky.social

2 Jan

The other sellers of Tai Chi Super Hero training are after me now. I have done Tai Chi before, many years ago and its quite a laid back art. One thing it is not is super muscle building.