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Here's What AI Thinks Each State's Miss USA Costume Should Look Like

Yep, Miss Florida's costume makes sense.

Every year, at the Miss USA pageant, each state's contestant dresses up in a "state costume" to represent something unique about their home state. Sometimes, they understand the assignment. Other times, they hold up a sign that says "POTATOES."

Woman in a dress holding a large sign with the word "POTATOES" on it

So, we asked AI to show us what the perfect "state costume" would be for each of the 50 US states, and it got a little unhinged. Here's what it came up with:

The following images were created using generative AI image models for the sake of entertainment and curiosity. The images also reveal the biases and stereotypes that currently exist within AI models and are not meant to be seen as accurate or full depictions of human experience.

Alabama

Beauty pageant contestant in dress designed with layered peanuts, wearing a crown

Alaska

Performer in a bejeweled costume with feathered headdress and wings onstage, backdrop of winter trees

Arizona