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Britain is home to 92 counties, each with its own distinctive look and feel.
Now a film editor has commissioned artificial intelligence (AI) to put a face to these provinces – with hilarious results.
Duncan Thomsen, 53, used Midjourney software to create images of “average people” in 13 counties.
The results suggest that the average people in County Antrim are young and have red hair, while people in Anglesey are older (and ready for the cold weather!).
So, do you agree with what AI thinks the average people in your area look like?
A film editor has commissioned artificial intelligence (AI) to put a face to these provinces – with hilarious results. Above: Cambridgeshire
Duncan Thomsen, 53, used Midjourney software to create images of “average people” in 13 counties. Above: Oxfordshire
The AI created residents in the capital who were young and trendy. Above: London
“All counties have personality,” Mr. Thomsen explained.
“It’s their preferences and quirks. I wanted to see if I could translate that personality into people and reflect that in photography.”
AI responds to user directions and commands and creates images by consulting billions of images online.
Mr Thomsen from Brighton used the Midjourney software via the Discord application.
He typed in certain sentences to reach the results.
For example, for Tyne and Wear he typed: ‘Tyne and Wear as a portrait characterized by their clothes, hairstyles and personalities’.
“All counties have personality,” Mr. Thomsen explained. “It’s their preferences and quirks. I wanted to see if I could translate that personality into people and reflect that in photography.” Above: Pembrokeshire
Mr. Thomsen typed in certain sentences to get the results. Above: Londonderry
While the bot insisted it didn’t approve of stereotypes, when asked it offered a list of the stereotypes associated with each place. Above: County Antrim
He also added: ‘Social, outgoing and proud of local roots, interested in music, art and football, fast people never turn down a night out with friends’.
The AI-generated images show Londoners as trendy and cool, while Somerset residents look more bohemian.
And those from Oxfordshire are portrayed as young and urban, compared to Norfolk residents who are seen as older and rural.
Mr Thomsen said: ‘Somerset is nice because I like the color and the man’s beard – it made me laugh.
Those from Oxfordshire are portrayed as young and urban compared to Norfolk residents who are seen as older and rural. Above: Norfolk
The Scots were thought to be dressed in tartan and lying down. Above: East Lothian
The inhabitants of Lancashire were also depicted in colorful layers. Above: Lancashire
“I also liked the Scottish and Welsh ones, because they are full of character.”
Mr Thomsen added that the possibilities with AI are endless.
And he believes that as time passes, the software will be used more and more in everyday life.
He said: ‘I’ve developed an eye for image through my day job and have been lucky enough to work with some great people.
“It’s allowed me to compare everything I’ve worked on and explore my imagination without limits, and this is the result.”
Mr Thomsen added that the possibilities with AI are endless. And he believes that as time passes, the software will be used more and more in everyday life. In the photo: Anglesey
AI responds to user directions and commands and creates images by consulting billions of images online. Above: Tyne & Wear
The AI imagined people living in the Scottish Highlands as elderly (and judging by their outfits, it’s pretty chilly there!)
The AI-generated images come shortly after MailOnline asked AI bot ChatGPT to expose what ‘negative stereotypes’ exist about people from all 92 UK counties. Above: Somerset
The AI-generated images come shortly after MailOnline asked the AI bot, ChatGPT to expose what ‘negative stereotypes’ exist about people from all 92 British counties.
While the bot insisted it didn’t approve of stereotypes, when asked it offered a list of the stereotypes associated with each place.
In general, residents of Britain were considered to have bad teeth, while being overly polite and obsessed with the royal family.
Citizens were also called out for eating an unhealthy mix of “fried foods and tough dishes” while maintaining a very “stiff upper lip.”