In 2002, S1m0ne posed the question of what would happen if actors were to be replaced with computers. What 20 years ago seemed like a fantasy in the realm of science fiction has increasingly begun to rear its head in our world, and we as a society are still grappling with the consequences and implications of our increasingly virtual reality.
Computer-generated actors, models, influencers, and pop stars, we’ve got them all on this week’s episode.
Hosted by Liam, Abram, and Pam.
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Further reading
- Lil Miquela on Instagram
- Ananova, the first virtual newscaster
- Kyoko Date/DK-96, the first virtual popstar
- E-Cyas, the first male virtual popstar
- t-babe segment on E! News
- Webbie Tookay segment on ABC News
- Hatsune Miku sings Ievan Polkka