The Expanding Revolt against AI: A Comedic Tragedy in the Making

“The AI Backlash Keeps Growing Stronger”

“In the tech world, a lot of hype has been thrown around regarding generative AI—computer algorithms that can mimic or enhance human creativity. These algorithms can generate everything from cadaverous faces, to entire music albums, to works of visual art valued at almost half a million dollars. But as generative AI continues to evolve, there’s been a growing backlash.”

Despite the overwhelming hype, the tech world seems to be reconsidering its love affair with generative AI – those clever algorithms that pretend to be modern Picassos or mini Mozarts. The hullabaloos we’ve been hearing? They’re all about machines generating everything from eerie faces to complete music albums or incredibly valued pieces of art. Yes, dear reader, for a cool half million, you too can own a piece of art made by a computer. However, amid the torrents of interest, there’s a swelling wave of skepticism as generative AI continues to evolve.

Remember how exciting it was when Alexa could tell us the weather without us typing anything? Well, now we have AI that can produce everything from stories to sonatas without a human lifting a finger. Sounds pretty neat, right? Until you realize that it could take away the jobs of actual artists and musicians. Some critics argue that if it’s not true creativity, it’s essentially cheating. How very humanitarian of them.

But let’s be straight, in a world where everything tastes like chicken, copying isn’t exactly a cardinal sin. Whether we’re talking about learning to play an instrument or memorizing mathematical formulas, imitation is central to how humans learn. But the question that tickles the brain is: do these generators really “create” or simply regurgitate patterns they’ve been fed? Now look who’s been considering attending a Philosophy 101 class.

The AI backlash seems more rooted in our existential fear of replacing creatives with algorithms. Because truly, what’s the point of a degree in art history if a computer can conjure up its own Mona Lisa? While the output from generative AI is undeniably impressive, it raises questions. Is it original? Is it even art? Clearly, we are tiptoeing around some rather grand philosophical questions here. Welcome to the shiny new frontier of AI – an existential sandbox, where fun meets dread.

As generative AI continues to grow more sophisticated, so will the ethical and philosophical nuances that come with it. Perhaps that’s the beauty of it. Or perhaps it’s just an algorithm’s way of saying, “Welcome to the future, human. Enjoy your stay, while it lasts.” With technology this ‘creative,’ who knows what the job market will look like in years to come. We may need to keep our CVs updated – just in case our new AI overlords prefer human journalists.

Read the original article here: https://www.wired.com/story/generative-ai-backlash/