F1. A MEN'S CLUB.
By: Gabrielle Gunawan
Edited by: Yohana Stefani Mbangga
Known to be a men’s club with over one billion viewers around the globe, and its nonstop rising fame, F1 has had its controversies and truths that are now being revealed. Gender Inequality and integration within the industry has finally been uncovered, the question is, when did it all begin and how is it now?
Over the past years, F1 has sparked to be something special to millions. Whether it be true fans of the sport or the love of the ‘Hot Drivers’ of F1 or both, F1 is now a massive hit. F1 being on a massive high results into a large audience watching every step the industry makes, especially the FIA also known as the governing body for many auto racing events. As fame arises, issues rise, assumptions are made and truths are unraveled. From fans all the way to drivers, people have expressed their frustration with the inequality and integration within the industry. This article will discuss what has spiked all of this to have begun and how the archaic standards and patriarchy implemented in the industry is finally being called out.
Why are there no female drivers in F1?
Forbes said it best, “anything that’s F1 turns to gold”. F1 has taken the hearts of millions and millions of people over the past couple of years, with profits taking no stops and attendance facing explosive growths, it’s clear F1 may be taking over the motorsports industry as a leader. F1 has now also been labeled as the fourth most watched sports worldwide, meaning hundreds of millions (could be billions) are watching their every step, and with eyes, technology, and lots of crazy fans around the sport, there is bound to be a scandal, controversy, or problem to be unraveled.
Moreover, the use of AI in creating political art and graphics has also raised quite a stir, particularly in the art community. As AI-generated content becomes more prevalent, traditional artists may find it increasingly difficult to compete, leading to job losses and a devaluation of human creativity. Can artificial intelligence, a technology that limits human creativity, genuinely be used to raise awareness about issues that also diminish human lives?
Well, that’s all for now. Rather than just pointing out the flaws in political Instagram stories, let's explore a potential resolution. One way to address political Instagram stories is to actually post meaningful information in the form of paragraphs that fully discuss the importance of addressing such issues. That way it actually has weight behind the Instagram story and isn’t undermined by a simple graphic or a screenshot. It also sends the message across better, and although some may argue that people would be more likely to skip the story due to the low-attention spans of the current generations, it will be helpful for those who actually take the time into reading it. Either way, graphics made by AI do not actually give any information and forces viewers to have to search for more, so providing information directly in the form of paragraphs or even infographics is definitely better than a simple AI art.
In conclusion, political Instagram stories can generate interest and increase awareness about crucial social and geopolitical issues. However, their effectiveness in raising awareness is limited by the use of AI filters that can lead to potential biases, and the tendency to prioritise trendiness over substance or in other words, performative activism. To have a significant impact, it might be more effective to communicate through infographics or text rather than using uninformative graphics.