Part 6/10:
The Role of Artificial Intelligence and Cultural Politics
Adding fuel to the fire, some individuals and groups have employed artificial intelligence (AI) to manipulate footage from the trailer. Notably, a Chinese AI project attempted to “fix” the trailer by altering Halle Bailey’s appearance to resemble the traditional depiction of Ariel—a white, red-haired mermaid. This AI-generated alteration sparked outrage, with critics condemning it as an example of "whitewashing" and censorship.