Revealed: What the average people in 13 UK counties look like, according to AI – so do

The UK is home to 92 counties, each with its own distinctive look and feel. 

Now, a film editor has tasked artificial intelligence (AI) with putting faces to these counties – with hilarious results. 

Duncan Thomsen, 53, used the software Midjourney to create images of ‘average people’ in 13 counties. 

The results suggest that the average residents in County Antrim are young with red hair, while people living in Anglesey are elderly (and wrapped up for the cold weather!). 

So, do you agree with what AI thinks the average people look like in your county? 

A film editor has tasked artificial intelligence (AI) with putting faces to these counties – with hilarious results. Above: Cambridgeshire

Duncan Thomsen, 53, used the software Midjourney to create images of ‘average people’ in 13 counties. Above: Oxfordshire

The AI created residents in the capital that were young and trendy. Above: London

‘All counties have personality,’ Mr Thomsen explained. 

‘They are their likes and quirks. I wanted to see if I could turn that personality into people and reflect that into photography.’

AI responds to prompts and commands set by the user and creates pictures by referencing billions of images online.

Mr Thomsen, from Brighton, used the software Midjourney, through the application Discord.

He typed in certain phrases to achieve the results.

For example, for Tyne and Wear, he typed in: ‘Tyne and Wear as a portrait characterised by their clothes, haircuts and personalities’.

‘All counties have personality,’ Mr Thomsen explained. ‘They are their likes and quirks. I wanted to see if I could turn that personality into people and reflect that into photography.’ Above: Pembrokeshire

Mr Thomsen typed in certain phrases to achieve the results. Above: Londonderry

While the bot insisted that it did not condone stereotypes, it offered a list of those associated with each place when prompted. Above: County Antrim

He also added: ‘Social, outgoing and proud of local roots, interests music, art and football, quicks never turn down a night out with friends’.

The AI-generated images show Londoners as trendy and cool, while Somerset folk 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 fun because I like the colour and the beard on the man – 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 imagined to be kitted out in tartan and layers. Above: East Lothian

The residents of Lancashire were also depicted in colourful layers. Above: Lancashire

‘I also liked the Scottish and the Welsh, because they are very characterful.’

Mr Thomsen added that the opportunities with AI are endless.

And he believes the software will be used more and more in everyday life as time goes on.

He said: ‘I got an eye for image through my day job and have been fortunate to have worked with some really great people.

‘It’s allowed me to cross-reference everything I’ve worked on and explore my imagination without limits, and this is the result.’

Mr Thomsen added that the opportunities with AI are endless. And he believes the software will be used more and more in everyday life as time goes on. Pictured: Anglesey

AI responds to prompts and commands set by the user and creates pictures by referencing billions of images online. Above: Tyne & Wear

The AI envisioned people living in the Scottish Highlands as elderly (and judging by their outfits, it’s pretty chilly up there!)

The AI-generated images come shortly after MailOnline asked AI bot, ChatGPT, to expose what ‘negative stereotypes’ exist of people from all 92 UK counties. Above: Somerset

The AI-generated images come shortly after MailOnline asked AI bot, ChatGPT, to expose what ‘negative stereotypes’ exist of people from all 92 UK counties.

While the bot insisted that it did not condone stereotypes, it offered a list of those associated with each place when prompted.

On the whole, residents of the UK were deemed 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 stodgy dishes’ while maintaining a very ‘stiff upper lip’.