The body image battle is real in 2026, but the bodies may not be

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AI-generated virtual influencers with extremely thin body images are proliferating on social media, worsening body image issues despite users knowing the images are fake. Experts warn this cycle raises unrealistic beauty standards and harms mental health.

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