06-12-2023, 06:26 AM | #16 |
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The obvious (but quite relevant) answer to this is: "says you."
Nothing you've said on the subject has inspired me to believe you are correct. Saying what you say repeatedly does not make it an objective truth. It's still only subjective opinion that--clearly--not everyone shares. |
06-12-2023, 10:51 AM | #17 |
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You tend to write very long blowhard posts. But you don't show that you read posts against yours very carefully, if at all.
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06-12-2023, 02:47 PM | #18 |
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06-12-2023, 04:03 PM | #19 |
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The way I see it, the use of AI in any form of artistry shouldn't be considered a drawback or a cheat; rather, it should be seen as an extension of the tools at an artist's disposal. Technology has been an integral part of art throughout history - be it the advent of photography, Photoshop, or now AI. Each of these tools presents a unique opportunity to push the boundaries of creativity.
The book cover situation is indeed a bit unfortunate, especially if the contest guidelines were clear about not using AI tools. But at the same time, we need to evolve with the times. Just like the Tron situation you mentioned, it's necessary for contests, awards, and audiences to adapt and understand the potential these new tools carry. However, I understand the other side of the argument too. AI's potential to completely auto-generate content can be worrisome. But a line needs to be drawn between fully AI-generated work and work where AI was used as a tool, among others, in the creative process. Perhaps the latter should be welcomed and encouraged. |
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These LLM AI programs like ChatGPT use more electricity than all of bitcoin. And that, many claim, is bad for the environment.
As for the art - who cares as long as it's good? The problem I have with AI is that it produces boring stuff. Yes, the art, voices and written material is "impressive", but it's not something I'd want to watch, listen to or read, so I don't see the point. |
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So the AI used in producing something (say the art cover discussed in this thread) uses more electricity then a person producing the same thing not using the AI?
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Some "AI" systems are quite acceptable. One test is can it run on a PC / Mac / Raspberry Pi, or does it need a substantial data centre with power hungry GPUs? |
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Note, I'm not just making up opinions, but what I've written on the subject is based on decades of programming, R&D, study of AI or Expert Systems and research of more technical websites, not hype gasping media. It's not simple, but follow the money. Look behind the curtain at what resources are needed to train and deploy and who is backing / financing. Is a tool only via a corporate data centre or can it run on a computer in the office, stand alone? |
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It's not limited to either/or. What they need to run is not relevant to whether or not they can be accurately called "tools." Whether or not they can accurately be called tools is not relevant to discussions about whether they are good/bad/neither.
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My daughter is self-trained professional fine art painter, that is very computer literate, but uses real paint, canvas, board and brushes. Sells loads of paintings. I've studied calligraphy and did it for about 10 years, including pens made from rook feathers. << Avatar (famous illustration from Twa Corbies) A daughter-in-law did excellent digital based art for years. A friend's daughter does all kinds of art and crafts. My father had degrees in Geography and maths. Ended up teaching English, (Head of Dept) and then a Vice Principal. Mostly he did charcoal sketches of birds and watercolour landscapes (for nearly 70 years). Later after he retired he auctioned paintings. I guess he taught himself before I was born. I never saw him study art, except books on photography. He was a far better artist than my mum or grandfather. I was in charge of R&D in a company that had data centres, and though not directly responsible I knew as much most working on them and the NOC. An artist is consuming as much food and electricity whether they work or not (maybe less food when working!). A person's lifetime would not consume as much energy as some data centres use in a month. I can't see that Apple computer my digital Artist in-law used ate significant amount more energy than my daughter's laptop. My grandfather only used oils (mum used mostly acrylic) and never had a computer. Last edited by Quoth; 06-13-2023 at 03:35 PM. |
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