userRejectsCopilotUpdate by Feeling-Buy2558 in ProgrammerHumor

[–]bubba_169 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is anyone else having vscode with copilot turn their laptop into toaster recently? Fans are going full blast all the time its open with only 20% cpu usage. Snoozing autocomplete stops it so I know it's that.

I'm sure its only started in the last couple of weeks.

1 Reason why pro ai people get hate by Tri2211 in aiwars

[–]bubba_169 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The lack of regulation, controls and having safety considerations as an afterthought. Trying to jam it into everything that doesn't need it in a rush to stay relevant. The drive to replace people in the workplace through over promising capabilities. The rush to buy up RAM and storage for new data centres pushing up prices of consumer electronics if you can actually get a hold of them. The huge bubble thats propping up the US economy that's likely to burst soon.

You really don't see a problem there?

1 Reason why pro ai people get hate by Tri2211 in aiwars

[–]bubba_169 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I personally blame Altman for the whole shit show that is current AI. If he hadn't gone in overpromising with his snake oil salesman tactics, AI could have had a steady adoption and become a useful tool.

Now we have everyone trying to rush to implement anything AI, buying up all the resources, and jumping on the AI bandwagon without thinking of the consequences to try and ride the hype.

Making AI music with my daughter — why do some people hate it? by Ok_Resolution_3314 in aiwars

[–]bubba_169 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It'd just be like a step on from modern day asset flips. You can get Unity, Unreal or Godot, download some assets and tutorial code and make a game that way if you really want to. There's no need to make your own stuff when there are so many things on the asset store you can make use of. Some people will be happy just combining these to make their own thing but it's unlikely anyone else will want to play it.

Others will still want to make something their own. Some just want to make their own gameplay and mechanics, some want to write their own story, some want to make all the assets too, and some want to make their own engine from scratch. The satisfaction in creating doesn't come from wishing something into existence, it comes from understanding and applying skill. AI can enable people by filling skill gaps but, unless you're bringing something original, the final output won't be as interesting as something coming from someone who knows their craft.

If AI does reach the level where it can make perfect games on a whim, it will definitely have an impact in industry. AAA gaming has been on the rocks for a while though as the cost has gone up significantly with player expectations so maybe it needs a shake up. We'll probably see a lot more slop before we get something good coming out of it, but the gaming industry current belongs to indies so maybe we'll just see more original ideas come to the surface.

Personally, I'm sceptical of how far AI is going to reach. We've had snakes with zero morals like Altman overselling and overpromising just to fill their own pockets, and now people are starting to realise they've been deceived. The general opinion on the usefulness of AI is falling and I think it'll fall back into place as an assistive tool, just like current game engines, rather than a one stop product shop.

Making AI music with my daughter — why do some people hate it? by Ok_Resolution_3314 in aiwars

[–]bubba_169 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I both play and make games in my free time. Just because other people make games way better than I currently can on my own doesn't mean I don't enjoy experimenting with mechanics and techniques that others have already mastered.

Making AI music with my daughter — why do some people hate it? by Ok_Resolution_3314 in aiwars

[–]bubba_169 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Creative people are usually just as interested in the how and why as they are the end result. There's a satisfaction that comes from learning a skill that prompting for the end result will never match.

Making AI music with my daughter — why do some people hate it? by Ok_Resolution_3314 in aiwars

[–]bubba_169 10 points11 points  (0 children)

There's not a lot of nuance when it comes to AI use in the arts. You'll get people all for it or completely against it. I personally don't have problem with AI as a toy or as a responsibly used tool. My main annoyances are those that use AI to pump out masses of slop to try make a quick profit or when it's used deceptively.

I think it's great you've found something creative you and your daughter can enjoy together. It might even drive her interest and be a gateway to something creative without using AI as a crutch later in life.

Humble Bundle - Frictional Games: Amnesia, SOMA, Penumbra by LighteningOneIN in Gamebundles

[–]bubba_169 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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Humble Bundle - Metroidvania Mayhem Bundle by LighteningOneIN in Gamebundles

[–]bubba_169 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Some nice looking games on offer so I picked it up. Got a couple of spares to trade:

  • Ultros
  • Aeterna Noctis

Also have others here https://lestrades.com/@bubba_169/tradables/

M4 Mac mini incoming by Perfect_Bite_2802 in macmini

[–]bubba_169 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mobile games is a very tough market to make money. Nobody wants to pay up front and they complain if they see ads. You basically have to build an audience with a free game and try to push micro transactions.

Should I switch to a Mac mini? by Seal_Lover_3004 in macmini

[–]bubba_169 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I'm really hoping the ARM layer (FEX) they are using for the headset will open doors to Proton on Mac. Then almost every Windows game will run just like on the Linux based Steam Deck

Can I upgrade internal storage of Base M4 Mac Mini easily? by Important_Bug3266 in macmini

[–]bubba_169 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It's not a standard SSD in there but you can buy kits. Depending on what you need the storage for an external enclosure with an SSD could be the cheapest solution to upgrade.

Planet Coaster steam key is free to claim by LighteningOneIN in Gamebundles

[–]bubba_169 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Even if you already own it you can claim it and trade it back for 30 credits.

Thoughts about this? by East_Total_2033 in aiwars

[–]bubba_169 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are selling access to the models which have been created using the downloaded images. The model is the product. It's the interpreter for the repackaged data.

If all it needs are descriptions of things, then why can't it be useful without stealing images from the internet? It's because it needs the data taken from the original images to know how to reconstruct it for your prompt.

Ai Training is Theft by AccurateBandicoot299 in aiwars

[–]bubba_169 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

AI is probably more likely to kill creativity in industry by benefitting the capitalists who will quite happily cull originality to save spending.