The AI of the beholder

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

Text 2: 

The AI of the beholder

Self - harm experiment 

Selfie Harm Experiment

The British photographer Rankin recently conducted an experiment for a project titled “Selfie Harm.” He photographed 15 teenagers between ages 13 and 19 and gave them the untouched portraits to edit themselves. Each teen was instructed to retouch their face until it was “social media ready.” 

The teens were given 5 minutes to use any editing apps available these days for mobiles.

Provide examples of how negative self-image is perpetuated on social media and ask students to share any examples they have seen.

Follow the text carefully. Highlight all important information and names. Look up the words you do not know. Make sure your pronunciation is correct (see the QR code in the left upper corner). 

Make sure that you can understand the text completely. You are supposed to discuss it, interpret it, agree or disagree with it and justify your opinion. 

Don't forget that you can keep your WASP open during your oral examination. (However, you must not read the sentences, just check factual information)

In what ways can excessive use of beautification filters impact self-esteem and self-acceptance?

Do you believe that beautification filters contribute to unrealistic beauty standards? Why or why not?

Should there be regulations in place to limit the use of certain beautification filters on social media platforms? Why or why not?

Are there any ethical concerns surrounding the use of beautification filters, particularly in advertising or influencer marketing?

Should social media platforms be held accountable for the potential negative effects of beautification filters on users' mental health?

Explain the title of the text (mention its reference to a well-known saying). 

What does Freya’s story illustrate? 

Why are we these times so obsessed with our looks, according to the text? 

What is AR (augmented reality) and what does the latest research say about the numbers of its users? 

Mention two extreme impacts of the use of beautification filters. Why are teenagers in particular so vulnerable to these harmful effects? 

Explain the term Snapchat dysmorphia. 

Who is benefiting from this situation (according to the text)? 

Which possible solutions to minimise the risks of AR and filters does the text suggest?