“Are You Alright, Netherlands?”: AI Generates The ‘Most Stereotypical Person’ From 20 Countries, And People Have Thoughts
InterviewIt seems like artificial intelligence is in the news every day now. ChatGPT, Sophia the robot and AI image generators have taken the internet by storm. (Remember that week where everyone was posting AI-created portraits of themselves on Instagram?)
There were already plenty of supporters and critics of AI-generated art, but recently, it seems like the technology has gained even more. Reddit user WeirdLime used image generator Midjourney to create depictions of the most “stereotypical” men and women in various European countries, and viewers have had a lot to say about the results. Below, you’ll find all of the images, a handful of reactions they’ve received and a conversation between WeirdLime and Bored Panda!
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Iceland
Ukraine
Denmark
First one is someone you def could meet in the street, but the second pic... wth is that even? Lol
Finland
France
I agree for the girl, but the guy... Where does that moustache comes from? WW2 ?
Ireland
Sweden
Portugal
the boy looks like 70% of the portuguese university students, the girl looks like she is participating in the traditional village's fairs
Netherlands
why does this seem so car-centered? Shouldn't it be full of bikes?
Germany
girl on the right looks like a manic pixie dream girl love interest
Greece
Czechia
Poland
Austria
The girl… why not. The man… looks nothing at all like anyone from Austria.
Belgium
Croatia
Norway
Slovenia
Italy
Spain
England
Switzerland
Well... If AI thinks a cow is the size of a big dog, then there is not much to learn from it by now.
Viewers weighed in with their thoughts on the images, and the woman who shared them answered some questions about how they came to be


















