Out of curiosity, I asked AI technology to guess what the average person with each of these 36 common careers looks like.
Before we get into it, let's talk a bit about the artificial intelligence used here. The following images were made using generative AI, and are only intended for the sake of entertainment and curiosity. These images reveal the biases and stereotypes that currently exist within AI models, as well as the lack of diversity the photos can yield. These images are not meant to be seen as accurate or full depictions of human experience. Instead, consider them a peek into the "brain" of AI right now.
Without further ado, let's take a look at what it came up with:
1. Nurses:
2. Lawyers:
3. Fast food employees:
4. Accountants:
5. Personal trainers:
6. Teachers:
7. Software developers:
8. Therapists:
9. Flight attendants:
10. Baristas:
11. Firefighters:
12. News anchors:
13. Morticians:
14. Retail employees:
15. Doctors:
16. Astronauts:
17. Waiters:
18. Influencers:
19. Engineers:
20. Veterinarians:
21. Scientists:
22. Actors:
23. Pilots:
24. Dentists:
25. Delivery drivers:
26. Publicists:
27. Marketing managers:
28. Makeup artists:
29. Pediatricians:
30. Landscapers:
31. Tattoo artists:
32. Authors:
33. Fashion designers:
34. Chefs:
35. Journalists:
36. And finally, real estate agents:
