As per the New York Post , the incident came to light when a content creator named Ana Elizabeth shared a video while browsing the toy aisle at a CVS store, an American retail and health care chain. At first glance, the doll appeared completely normal in a colourful leotard holding ribbons and batons, against a backdrop meant to represent a crowded stadium.
Mattel, a renowned toy company, has been facing a major backlash for a Barbie doll after a customer allegedly spotted “Nazi symbolism” in the background graphics of a package while shopping. She had picked up a gymnastics-themed doll from Mattel’s “You Can Do Anything” collection.
“At the bare minimum, they should’ve had at least one human double-check what was being printed before approving the design? Like one big long look?? They shouldn’t be using AI at all, but grown-a** adults should know to check everything 3 times minimum before giving it away to a large audience of CHILDREN,” another user stated.
