My thoughts on Procreate's anti-GenAI statement:
Artists using GenAI tools are among the most hardworking and innovative creators I've encountered. They're willing to embrace new technologies, develop creative workarounds, and push the boundaries of these emerging tools.
In contrast, anti-GenAI creatives often come across as gatekeepers. Ironically, Procreate itself offers numerous "cheat" tools that enable even novice artists like myself to produce decent artwork.
I suspect the "I hate generative AI" sentiment primarily targets text-to-image generation. However, GenAI encompasses much more than that. Such broad statements reveal a limited understanding of GenAI's potential. It's as if they've just discovered Midjourney and perceive it as a threat to creativity.
One big difference, in my opinion, lies in output capacity. Traditionally, an artist working alone is constrained by time, limiting their production. Some artists are more prolific due to simpler styles or exceptional work ethic.
However, an artist who has fine-tuned or trained their own AI model can generate starting points at the speed of thought, dramatically increasing their output. This new workflow expands opportunities for serendipity and experimentation. It's similar to content creators on social media – posting daily increases chances of success compared to monthly posts. You can explore more ideas while honing your craft.
The evolving role of artists now involves a higher degree of curation (of their own work). It also democratizes visual communication, empowering those previously unable to translate ideas to paper.
It's fascinating to compare the artist community's response to GenAI with that of the engineering community to LLMs. Most engineers I've spoken with embrace AI/LLMs, reporting significant productivity boosts and a shift towards more engaging problem-solving work. They appreciate having an unbiased collaborator to bounce ideas off. Many creatives, on the other hand, immediately raise concerns about ethical training, copyright infringement, and "stolen work." They often go on the offensive instead of exploring potential benefits.
Artists confined by time constraints may ultimately be at a disadvantage. The new class of creatives – both existing artists and newcomers – will have an asymmetrical advantage in terms of output and experimentation.
Ultimately, this isn't a binary situation. It's nuanced and multifaceted.
While it may be fashionable to be anti-AI in some circles, I see this stance as short-sighted. Those who refuse to adapt might find themselves left behind as the creative landscape evolves. I try not to be a luddite.
@phre@lifehacker@Carbazel A breve sui nostri account Twitter ci sarà Grok. Praticamente stessa roba di base. Midjourney comunque rimane sempre, a mio parere, il migliore
Slow (in Italian, “lento”).
Every time I return to my hometown in southern Italy, a deep sense of melancholy washes over me.
A sense of belonging constantly conflicts with a sense of detachment. The past rushes back, as if trying to overshadow the present.
I feel upside down.
Got the idea yesterday morning and finished 9 hours later. That was so much fun to do. Probably the first and last release by H. Jenson. 😅
Lyrics: ChatGpt
Song: Suno
Images: Midjourney & ComfyUI
Video: @runwayml Gen-3