Are you wondering why it's been days since you heard about Elon Musk's new and silly move? Well, leave every chore and grab your popcorn because something rather juicy is coming up next. Picture this: A clash between artists and Elon Musk's AI project over Twitter's valuable material. It's a battle of wits and imagination, and some artists aren't going down without a fight!
The storyline is as follows: Musk's xAI firm is interested in using Twitter user-generated material for training purposes. Doesn't it appear to be innocuous? Not according to the artists who are concerned that their hard work would wind up in the metallic hands of a sophisticated AI clone!
During a Twitter Spaces session, Musk told attendees that only public tweets, like any innocent text-based chatbot, would be utilized for training. On the other hand, the artists see through the ruse, afraid that xAI's reach may extend to picture generation. That's like a sci-fi twist in which machines begin creating masterpieces!
Nicole Rifkin, a skilled artist whose work has appeared in major magazines such as The New Yorker, was quick to voice her displeasure. She announced on Twitter that she would be leaving Twitter, taking her work with her. It's like a dramatic movie ending - cue the emotional soundtrack!
But hold on; there's more! Yingjue Chen, a Netflix production designer, joined the revolt with a "Lol. Thank you very much. Will no longer upload client work or art." It's as though the artists are banding together to fight AI's art-stealing plans!
Max Ulichney, a well-known character designer, is also in agony. He expressed his grief on Twitter, stating that he would delete all his artwork from the platform. It's like a farewell to an old friend, Twitter being his go-to spot for art appreciation and inspiration.
Now, let's talk about AI's taste for juicy data. Twitter's wealth of fresh, up-to-date material on a wide range of topics and linguistic types makes it an ideal target for AI training. But here's the catch: is it ethical to collect people's data without their permission? That is the burning question for many, particularly authors concerned that AI may steal their beloved writing styles!
Tensions escalate as AI businesses face litigation for suspected art and literary thefts. Even the Federal Trade Commission is getting involved, looking at how data is obtained to train AI algorithms. It's like a courtroom drama, with AI facing digital theft charges!
While the drama plays out, writers such as horror novelist Gretchen Felker-Martin express their concerns. She vented her rage in a scathing tweet, imploring Musk to quit meddling with people's lives. It's like the climax of a movie, where the protagonist stands up against the villain!
So, will the artists be able to keep their creativity safe from AI's clever grasp? Will Twitter become a safe haven for artists again, or will the AI takeover be unavoidable? Keep an eye out for the next exciting installment of "Twitter vs. AI: The Art-Stealing Robot Showdown!"
Read next: X Marks the Spot: Twitter's Tricky Ad Labels Raise Eyebrows!
The storyline is as follows: Musk's xAI firm is interested in using Twitter user-generated material for training purposes. Doesn't it appear to be innocuous? Not according to the artists who are concerned that their hard work would wind up in the metallic hands of a sophisticated AI clone!
During a Twitter Spaces session, Musk told attendees that only public tweets, like any innocent text-based chatbot, would be utilized for training. On the other hand, the artists see through the ruse, afraid that xAI's reach may extend to picture generation. That's like a sci-fi twist in which machines begin creating masterpieces!
Nicole Rifkin, a skilled artist whose work has appeared in major magazines such as The New Yorker, was quick to voice her displeasure. She announced on Twitter that she would be leaving Twitter, taking her work with her. It's like a dramatic movie ending - cue the emotional soundtrack!
But hold on; there's more! Yingjue Chen, a Netflix production designer, joined the revolt with a "Lol. Thank you very much. Will no longer upload client work or art." It's as though the artists are banding together to fight AI's art-stealing plans!
Max Ulichney, a well-known character designer, is also in agony. He expressed his grief on Twitter, stating that he would delete all his artwork from the platform. It's like a farewell to an old friend, Twitter being his go-to spot for art appreciation and inspiration.
I'll be deleting all of my art from here very soon. I'm deeply sad about it. Twitter was my favorite site and the art community here helped make me the artist I am today. It was the word of mouth here that launched MaxPacks. I'll be forever grateful. Find me everywhere else.
— Max Ulichney | MaxPacks (@MaxUlichney) July 31, 2023
Now, let's talk about AI's taste for juicy data. Twitter's wealth of fresh, up-to-date material on a wide range of topics and linguistic types makes it an ideal target for AI training. But here's the catch: is it ethical to collect people's data without their permission? That is the burning question for many, particularly authors concerned that AI may steal their beloved writing styles!
Tensions escalate as AI businesses face litigation for suspected art and literary thefts. Even the Federal Trade Commission is getting involved, looking at how data is obtained to train AI algorithms. It's like a courtroom drama, with AI facing digital theft charges!
While the drama plays out, writers such as horror novelist Gretchen Felker-Martin express their concerns. She vented her rage in a scathing tweet, imploring Musk to quit meddling with people's lives. It's like the climax of a movie, where the protagonist stands up against the villain!
So, will the artists be able to keep their creativity safe from AI's clever grasp? Will Twitter become a safe haven for artists again, or will the AI takeover be unavoidable? Keep an eye out for the next exciting installment of "Twitter vs. AI: The Art-Stealing Robot Showdown!"
Read next: X Marks the Spot: Twitter's Tricky Ad Labels Raise Eyebrows!
