AI Generated the Perfect Profile Picture... But It's Not Me

You upload your selfie and AI sends back a version of you who sleeps eight hours, drinks water, and owns a ring light. Nice stranger. But where are your freckles? Where is that tiny scar?

• AI politely erases your tired-eye vibe.
• It gives you cheekbones you have only seen on TV.
• Your friends say "cute!" and you whisper "that is not me."

The AI smile is 12% too perfect. Your real smile squints a bit and leans left. This one looks like you practiced in a mirror for a job interview on the moon.

• Teeth: upgraded to default white edition.
• Eyes: opened wider than your morning coffee allows.
• Expression: equal parts friendly and "AI terms of service".

Behind your AI face is a soft pastel blur of a room you do not own. Plants you cannot keep alive. Shelves arranged by a person who uses words like "curated."

• There is a fake sunbeam hitting just right.
• The plant has never been watered but thrives anyway.
• Your real background is laundry, but sure, keep the vibe.

You could post it. It will get likes. But your grandma will ask when you got new teeth. Maybe use it as a gaming avatar. Or post your real face with good lighting and call it a day.

• If you post it, add a wink emoji so friends know.
• If you do not post it, keep it for days you need a laugh.
• Perfect is cool, familiar is better.