Trikkitt

@bitofhope there is a big difference between art and generative AI and I’d never claim otherwise (at this stage of development, and likely for a long time). But it is useful, but you need to know the limits. If it’s something professional I’d likely not touch it for many reasons. If it’s something hobby related… I’d give it a go. There is skill in being able to craft good inputs, and knowing what the limitations are of the system being used, and when you really shouldn’t even bother trying.

@froztbyte you apparently? ;p

But seriously, yes it’s a software tool. Years ago we had typing pools, people whose job it was to type, format and layout documents for others, now we have computers with software for that job. We had people checking spelling, today software tooling does that. Generative AI is no different. Yes it removes some people’s jobs, that’s what new tech always has done. It also means someone like me can add pretty pictures to things that otherwise would have been text.

@froztbyte Honestly the things I’ve used generative AI for I would never have paid someone to do. It just added something extra. It’s also about speed, I can spend 10 minutes getting a fairly decent image versus days needed if I can even find someone (I don’t know, I’ve never had to!). The problem is that yes, this will take away lower end jobs for those who do currently pay artists.

@BlueMonday1984 @dgerard as someone who lacks the skills to draw I’ve found it very helpful in some situations to create images way beyond my ability to create. So it does have uses, but I also know it is limited. So great for making pretty stuff but useless for accurate stuff. It’s just another tool that it takes skill to use at the right times. Sadly it’s being pushed as the answer to many things it is not.