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Dec '25 • AI Playground
AI Twins
I want to create a lot of video content - but it takes me ages to get in front of the camera, and my mind went to how I can make this easier on myself. AI Twins. I had a look into it, but then wondered what it meant to give that data to an AI. What were the upsides and downsides? So I asked ChatGPT... Here is what I got and I will share it with you.
🔒 1. Your Face Is Biometric Data — Treat It as Such
When you upload photos to train an AI twin, you’re not just sending pictures; you’re handing over:
- your facial structure
- identifiable embeddings
- likeness data that can be reused or leaked in the future
Always check:
- Who owns the trained model
- Whether it can be fully deleted
- Where the servers are located
- Whether your likeness is reused to train other models
If you can’t get clear answers, that’s a red flag.
🎭 2. Authenticity Matters More Than Aesthetic
AI-twin versions of yourself often look:
- slightly younger
- overly polished
- smoothed
- stylised
- not quite like the real you
Followers may not consciously notice, but they feel the disconnect.
If your brand relies on honesty, vulnerability, or trust (coaching, teaching, activism, personal development, etc.) this can subtly undermine your message.
🕰️ 3. AI Twins Don’t Age With You
Your real face changes over time.Your AI face does not — or it drifts in weird directions as models update.
This creates:
- inconsistency across content
- brand mismatch
- thumbnails that feel “off” after a few months
- a growing gap between your real appearance and the AI-generated one
For long-term creators, that’s a problem.
📚 4. Context Matters — Some Topics Don’t Suit an AI Clone
AI-twin imagery works fine for:
- fitness influencers
- real estate gurus
- entertainment creators
- highly polished, aesthetic-first brands
But it can feel inappropriate for creators dealing with:
- real human stories
- grief, mental health, or personal experiences
- social issues
- climate, politics, or activism
- any topic where credibility and humanity matter more than visuals
A synthetic version of yourself can unintentionally dilute the message.
🧠 5. Be Aware of Future Misuse
Once your face is in a system:
- deepfake risk increases
- identity impersonation becomes easier
- the platform may create outputs you never intended
- model updates can change how you appear
- you lose some control over your own likeness
None of this is guaranteed — but it’s part of the calculation.
💡 6. A Better Alternative: Real Photos + AI Backgrounds
If you want consistent thumbnails without the risk, one simple approach works beautifully:
Use one or two real portraits of yourself (same pose each time)+Use AI or Canva to generate only the backgrounds.
This gives you:
- authenticity
- consistency
- zero biometric risk
- a professional look
- total control
This is the method many top creators use (including the big names).
⭐ Final Thought
AI twins can be fun, but for most creators — especially those building credibility-based brands — the downsides outweigh the benefits.
If you rely on trust, human connection, or serious subject matter, showing up as your real self is almost always the stronger choice.
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My personal view:
I think there is so much data on me out there already - if someone wants to make a fake version of me, it is too late to stop them.
The ageing and authenticity issues put me back in front of the camera. Plus I had set myself the goal of putting myself "out there" - it was tempting to duck it. But I am seeking to create climate leaders - how could I hide?
On the age issue - I am 63 - my appearance is changing faster now than at any other time in my life. How quickly my Avatar would stop looking like me would be instant. I am happy to be me, and I am happy for people to see me as I am - so here we go.
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