Levi’s Aims ‘For A More Diverse And Inclusive Customer Experience’ Then Misses Big Time By Tapping AI Models

While it’s alarming, the concept is not new.

AfroTech previously reported that the first AI model was a Black woman, Shudu. However, the “booked and busy” model was not the work of a Black creator.

“Within the first two years of her career, she was featured in Vogue, Hypebeast, V Magazine, and WWD, fronted campaigns for Balmain and Ellesse, graced the red carpet at BAFTA 2019 awards wearing a bespoke gown by Swarovski, released her own record and was named one of the most influential people on the internet by Time,” The Outlet reported March 2021.