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Artificial Intelligence has taken over the internet. From AI chatbots to AI art, the internet can’t seem to get enough of the software. But the latest delight to come out of the world of AI has fans rolling over with laughter. In fact, not just fans, but even superstar QB Lamar Jackson had to take out a minute to turn his eye to the latest ‘Bald’ art featuring Patrick Mahomes, Russell Wilson and others. 

The offseason has been a rollercoaster for Lamar Jackson. The QB had a rocky end to last season after injuries derailed a season that had gotten off to a flying start. Ever since, Jackson spent the majority of the offseason engaged in contract extension and trade talks with the Ravens franchise. Having gotten his contract, however, Lamar seems to be in a jolly mood after the QB took out time to interact with a hilarious AI art post that has fans rioting with laughter on the internet. 

Lamar Jackson and NFL fans can’t hold back after ‘Bald’ QB pictures emerge

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There has been a lot of contention about the use of AI in the sports world. From Ja Morant’s AI-generated apology to Joe Rogan’s scary AI video, fans have not always been fans of the usage of modern tech. However, after images of some of the league’s top QBs in Bald avatars emerged, fans couldn’t hold back their laughter upon seeing them. 

From Patrick Mahomes to Lamar Jackson, Russell Wilson, Joe Burrow and others, here are some of the best reactions from fans. 

Of course, we had to mention Lamar’s reaction, after the QB commented on the post, bewildered by the Bald images of himself anf others.

“Y y’all skint me🤣🤣”

Other fans also couldn’t hold back their laughter after seeing Lamar. As this fan joked: 

“Lamar looks like he’ll steal your car battery and sell it back to you 😂”

Another fan couldn’t believe the ‘old-man’ bald cut that the software gave to Russell Wilson.

“Y’all did Russ so wrong 😂😂 why he got hair in the back bruh 😂”

Fans also couldn’t help but point out the uncanny resemblance between Trevor Lawrence and an animated character. 

“Trevor Lawrence looking like megamind”

Perhaps the wildest avatar of the lot, however, was Tua Tagovailoa, as fans couldn’t believe the QBs appearance in his bald avatar. 

“Nah bro yall did tua crazyyy”

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As fans continue to riot with laughter over the outrageous AI art-generated bald avatars of their favorite QBs, there is still a larger question at hand. How ethical is the use of AI in the world of sports? 

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AI and the world of sports

Over the last few months, as Artificial Intelligence has been making the rounds of every industry in the world, the sports industry was bound to be affected as well. We’ve seen the effects of AI with many similar edits of athletes popping up around the internet. The most prominent, however, may have been the Joe Rogan AI video that appeared a few months ago.

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Rogan’s face and voice were morphed by AI to produce a message that even the legendary podcaster was affected by. Since then, we’ve seen many instances of the use of AI in the sports world, especially after the recent AI-generated apology from Ja Morant caused major outrage from fans and pundits. The question remains, what will be the effects of AI into the world of sports? As harmless as it may seem right now, are we overlooking major concerns with the non-consensual editing of athletes’ faces and bodies? 

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