Tamika Worrell
Tamika Worrell is a senior lecturer in critical Indigenous studies at Macquarie University, focusing on the implications of cultural representation in the digital age. She critiques the use of AI-generated avatars that mimic Indigenous identities, labeling it as a form of cultural appropriation and 'digital blackface.' Worrell emphasizes the need for legislative measures to protect Indigenous cultural knowledge and emphasizes the importance of accountability in digital storytelling.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 34,390 | $2,700,000 | 1,368$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 4,428 | $210,000 | 193$ |
| Totals | 2 | 72,708,244 | 38,818 | $2,910,000 | 1,561$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
New Zealand:
Tamika Worrell, a senior lecturer in critical Indigenous studies, argued that the rise of 'AI Blakface' creates financial gain for its creator at the expense of Indigenous communities.
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United Kingdom:
Tamika Worrell describes the AI avatar as a form of cultural appropriation.
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