Cortex

134: AI Art Will Make Marionettes Of Us All Before It Destroys The World

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Oct 19, 2022
The discussion dives into the unsettling world of AI-generated art, exploring its dark themes and ethical implications. The hosts reflect on the erosion of traditional creativity and the unsettling rise of AI in media, including synthetic podcasts that mimic real individuals. They debate the authenticity of AI-generated content and its potential to spread misinformation. Personal reflections on yearly themes and quirky keyboard layouts add humor to the conversation, showcasing a blend of serious and light-hearted insights.
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AI Conference and Existential Threat

  • Grey's conference highlighted AI as a major discussion point, emphasizing its real-world impact.
  • He clarifies his stance: short-term implications are interesting, but long-term, AI poses an existential threat.
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Desktop AI Art Generators

  • The first desktop AI art generators emerged shortly after the previous podcast episode.
  • Grey recounts using DiffusionBee, noting the shift from supercomputers to personal devices.
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AI-Generated Video

  • Grey shares an AI-generated "video" depicting a boy's life, noting its unsettling and dreamlike quality.
  • Myke reacts to the video's disturbing wartime and eldritch horror themes, questioning the AI's choices.
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