Artificial Intelligence Explodes in Popularity Among Baby Boomer Generation
In a fascinating turn of events, older celebrities and public figures are increasingly leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) for creative projects, personal tributes, and legacy management. This trend is evident in the use of AI-driven digital replicas that emulate their likeness, voice, and personality, enabling new appearances in shows or media, as well as AI-generated transformations to show younger or altered versions of themselves.
One of the most recent examples is the AI-generated video shared by Donald Trump, depicting him and Benjamin Netanyahu sipping cocktails while topless on sun loungers in a transformed version of the Gaza strip. The figures in the video are shown with a slow, underwater movement that suggests AI-generated video. Notably, Donald Trump, aged 79, is himself a connoisseur of AI visuals, often posting AI-generated images on social media.
Rod Stewart, aged 80, is another celebrity boomer who has been influenced by AI image-generation functions. During his current US tour, he has been projecting a video of the late XXXTentacion on stage. Busta Rhymes, too, has used AI for his Glastonbury stage visuals and a recent music video.
The use of AI extends beyond the realm of entertainment. Wizened CEOs are also interested in AI's potential for business transformation. Tony Blair, for instance, is one of the older individuals who is obsessed with AI's potential to transform government.
However, the use of AI-generated visuals can sometimes cause controversy, especially when used without clear consent or in sensitive contexts. For example, Alexander Dugin, a 63-year-old far-right Russian philosopher, posted an AI image of an orange with extremely jacked arms and legs in reference to Donald Trump, which sparked debate.
Despite these controversies, AI empowers older celebrities to extend and reinvent their presence digitally across work and personal spheres. Deceased stars such as Suzanne Somers and George Michael now have AI-generated digital replicas actively participating in new projects, facilitated by recent legal advancements in California granting estates more control over such AI portrayals.
Living celebrities like Rod Stewart have also utilized AI visuals, for example, showing AI-generated videos of friends like Ozzy Osbourne in tribute performances. AI is also used to generate youthful renderings of older stars like Morgan Freeman and Tom Hanks, enhancing social media engagement and fan experiences.
Even TikTok sensation Big John has created AI-generated images of his face as sweets in a packet of "Haribosh". This reflects a broader trend where older public figures leverage AI-generated content both professionally (reboots, concerts, media) and personally (tributes, legacy preservation).
[1] California Law Allows Estates to Control AI Portrayals of Deceased Celebrities [2] Morgan Freeman Looks Younger Than Ever in New AI-Generated Image [3] Tom Hanks' AI-Generated Likeness is the Most Realistic Yet [4] Rod Stewart Pays Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne with AI-Generated Video [5] AI-Generated Trump Video Causes Controversy
[1] In a significant step for pop-culture and fashion, a recent legal advancement in California has granted estates control over AI portrayals of deceased celebrities, allowing them to continue managing their legacies in the digital realm.
[2] In a surprising move, Morgan Freeman has been transformed into a youthful version of himself through AI-generated imaging, sending waves across the entertainment industry and drawing attention to the growing influence of technology in the fashion of aging stars.
[3] AI technology has reached new heights in realism with the recent unveiling of an AI-generated image of Tom Hanks, leaving fans and experts alike astonished at the lifelike quality of the digital replica.
[4] Pushing the boundaries of celebrity tributes, Rod Stewart has employed AI visuals to create a heartfelt video of his friend Ozzy Osbourne, demonstrating the power of technology to revitalize personal connections across the entertainment industry.
[5] In an example of how AI can stir controversy, Donald Trump's AI-generated video featuring himself and Benjamin Netanyahu sparked debate and raised concerns over the use of AI-generated visuals without clear consent or in sensitive contexts.
