The Social Stigma of Using AI-Generated Art
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Summary
The article argues that using AI-generated art (like a T-Rex giving a thumbs up) carries strong negative social connotations. The author contends that people who react negatively to AI art are "normal," and that using AI art in professional or personal contexts signals low social literacy and associates the user with negative emotions. The piece is a short opinionated take on the social stigma surrounding AI-generated imagery.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledIf your initial reaction to reading that and seeing that is some variation of 'ughhh' or rolling your eyes or 'fuck this guy' congrats. You are normal.
If it wasn't I cannot stress to you enough that you are an outlier.
Whenever you pick key art for a presentation or blog, your business, or whatever - if you use AI art you give a clear signal that you have low social literacy.
You immediately associate yourself with a huge bundle of negative emotions
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