From Studio Ghibli-inspired illustrations to doll “starter packs,” an explosion of AI-generated images in recent weeks has sparked a fresh wave of concern among artists.

Here's how to jump on the AI action figure "Barbie box" bandwagon -- and how to 3D print it so you can have it for real.

However, tech experts warn that the light-hearted trend carries some risks, ranging from potentially inviting cyber scams to raising ethics and sustainability concerns.

While the AI action figure trend first got popular on LinkedIn, it has gone viral across social media platforms. Actor Brooke Shields, for example, recently posted an image of an action figure version ...