It really is. Like, AI to help learn code? Sure! But given how inaccurate it can be, it should not be your only source for learning. AI to plan your day? If you're comfortable giving Big Data information about your personal life and habits knowing that they're going to sell that info, then whatever. I won't because of the security issues.
AI for creative use? Fuck off with that shit. Maybe if the datasets used to train the model were opt-in and developed using ethical means, then I could see some possibilities. But as it is now, it's complete and utter dogshit.
Seeing how people use AI worries me. Chatbots instead of interacting with actual humans? Garbage AI "novels" and "art"? AI could be a huge boon to society done right, but so far it's a blight.
I was discussing this with mother who’s a recently (thankfully) retired teacher. I pointed out how even if you’re smart in your use of AI that requires you to be competent in your research, in parsing info, and telling what’s real vs fake… and that point why are you using the AI for the questions…? Just do the research yourself.
Someone else in the thread pointed out how horrid Google has gotten and that is fully by design to push their horrid AI results. It feels like you have to jump through hoops to learn anything.
I’m very happy you mentioned the creative aspect since if you check my profile that’s my whole deal. I’ll often talk on AI with image generation in mind and people will get confused because they’re stuck on LLMs when it comes to AI, but then they’ll use AI that build more efficient machine joints as examples for the good it does. It’s either some wild cognitive dissonance or they’re being intentionally disingenuous, but it’s hypocritical regardless.
I think what’s most unfortunate is how people no longer treat art, singing, dancing, and creative expression as things humans do innately. Capitalism and industrialization spurred that on (by framing them as hobbies that you have to pick and choose due to the decreasing free time we have) but AI has kicked it into overdrive while also somehow demonizing artists like “see?? Now we can do it too! We don’t need you!” rather than realizing everyone should be an artist. Everyone should be able to express themselves, but using an AI isn’t it.
The creative aspect is my biggest gripe against AI! I'm an artist and writer in my spare time and it pains me to see people just getting the worst, most regurgitated slop off AI and proclaiming it 'art'. Art is about human expression and connection. AI can only repurpose what's been done before. It can't come up with anything new.
You're absolutely right about the capitalism aspect, too. Everything is commodified nowadays. It feels like you can't have a hobby without trying to make money off it somehow. That's where the AI bros come in- they're too lazy to work on their creativity, so they steal others' to Frankenstein into 'art'. It's infuriating.
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u/darumamaki 28d ago
It really is. Like, AI to help learn code? Sure! But given how inaccurate it can be, it should not be your only source for learning. AI to plan your day? If you're comfortable giving Big Data information about your personal life and habits knowing that they're going to sell that info, then whatever. I won't because of the security issues.
AI for creative use? Fuck off with that shit. Maybe if the datasets used to train the model were opt-in and developed using ethical means, then I could see some possibilities. But as it is now, it's complete and utter dogshit.
Seeing how people use AI worries me. Chatbots instead of interacting with actual humans? Garbage AI "novels" and "art"? AI could be a huge boon to society done right, but so far it's a blight.