AI Mickey Mouse: Navigating the Complexities of Sex and Drugs
“Sex, Drugs, and AI Mickey Mouse”
“Steamboat Willie’s entry into the public domain is a rare instance of a big studio losing control of an old character,” is the sad lament threaded through this article. You’d think this would bring joy to the hearts of freeloaders everywhere. But, no. Rather, it’s made them consider an unexpected antagonist in the world of free content – artificial intelligence.
Ah, artificial intelligence. The brainchild of the 21st century. A technology so advanced it can write novels, poems, songs, and yes, even seemingly replicate the style of iconic creators. So, as our beloved childhood hero, Mickey Mouse, finds himself stepping out from the umbrella of Disney copyright protection, a lurking question rises from the shadows: could AI steal the spotlight from the humble authors, artists, and creators who might otherwise have had a shot at reinventing Steamboat Willie?
Remember, artisans of the world, the fight for dominance over Mickey Mouse’s newfound freedom is beginning to look less like a justice league operation and more like a mano-a-mano between the industrious creator and AI. Want to create new exploits for our favourite rodent? Prepared your epic fan-fiction tale of Mickey’s adventures on Steamboat Willie? You better get your best game on because you’re no longer just competing with your creative colleagues. Now, you’re up against Sophia the Robot and her ilk, too.
What’s even more unsettling is that AI doesn’t even need to break a sweat. The Wired article points out AI’s ability to “generate paragraphs in the style of an author, or sketches in the style of an illustrator.” Do you hear that creators? That’s the sound of AI seamlessly churning out new tales of Mickey Mouse while you’re still thinking about what our hero should have for lunch.
On second thoughts, isn’t it so noble of AI to take over this challenging task? Think about the pressure a creator would be under to do justice to such a renowned and iconic character. Thanks to the AI, no one needs to confront the enormous challenge of creating content featuring the mascot of the House of Mouse. That’s very considerate, actually.
So, don’t worry about the little details like AI taking over traditional creative arenas, automation encroaching on creative liberties, or machines becoming the de facto creators of the future. All that matters is that the beloved, squeaky-voiced Mickey Mouse is out there in the wild. May the most innovative entity win! Human or machine, who’s keeping tabs anyway? Isn’t all art beautiful?