Investing in the Avatar Economy

Investing in the Avatar Economy

June 6, 2026 · 11 min

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This episode explores the use of AI-generated Black avatars on TikTok for marketing Shein products and discusses the implications and ethical concerns of this trend.

In this episode, we look at how AI-generated Black avatars are being used on TikTok to sell Shein goods at steep markups. We also break down why this tactic is spreading, what it says about AI-driven marketing, and the ethical concerns behind using synthetic identities to push products. Our AI Hustle Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle Get the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai Get the AI Chat Daily Newsletter: https://www.aichatdaily.com/newsletter

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