Kuala Lampur, July 28 -- LONDON, July 28 - Vogue magazine is facing backlash after publishing an advert featuring an AI-generated model for the first time, raising fresh concerns over unrealistic beauty standards and the future of the modelling industry.

According to the BBC, the controversial image shows a flawless blonde woman modelling a striped maxi dress and a floral playsuit for Guess's summer collection. A small disclaimer at the corner of the page reveals the model is artificial.

The model, created by AI company Seraphinne Vallora, marks the first time an AI-generated person has appeared in Vogue, though the magazine said the inclusion was purely commercial and not an editorial decision.

Critics, however, say the ad undermines ...