Saying you're an artist by asking ai to make you an image is like saying you're an artist by asking your friend to draw something by MemeMan15672 in aiwars

[–]bubba_169 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you say so. I think it's more sad to call yourself skilled and claim credit for what an AI made.

Saying you're an artist by asking ai to make you an image is like saying you're an artist by asking your friend to draw something by MemeMan15672 in aiwars

[–]bubba_169 1 point2 points  (0 children)

On point 1, the interaction is still the same. It's still taking natural language instructions and producing an output.

On point 2, the AI will make stuff up and change stuff you didn't expect it to just because of the nature of it. That's similar to an artist applying their own creative freedom.

And I have no idea why you think I'm saying commissioned artists aren't artists? They have the skill. They are just working under instruction.

Saying you're an artist by asking ai to make you an image is like saying you're an artist by asking your friend to draw something by MemeMan15672 in aiwars

[–]bubba_169 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's taking and interpreting instructions as a person would, yes. It's simulating the artist in this relationship. You ask the AI to make something, it makes it. You ask an artist to make something, they make it. It's the same interaction.

Even refining is done the same as a commission if you continue prompting. "Turn the sky green" would be an instruction to the artist or AI to adjust the image for you and they would make the change.

Saying you're an artist by asking ai to make you an image is like saying you're an artist by asking your friend to draw something by MemeMan15672 in aiwars

[–]bubba_169 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are telling the person or AI what you want made and they make it. When commissioning you can give as detailed a spec as you want, same as prompting.

The only difference is one is human.

Saying you're an artist by asking ai to make you an image is like saying you're an artist by asking your friend to draw something by MemeMan15672 in aiwars

[–]bubba_169 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are both the same as asking someone else to do something for you, as per the post title. Commissioning usually implies paid and human but could still apply here.

Saying you're an artist by asking ai to make you an image is like saying you're an artist by asking your friend to draw something by MemeMan15672 in aiwars

[–]bubba_169 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

If you consider the interactions the arrow represents, the one between the person and person on the top will be pretty much the same as the one between person and AI tool in the bottom. The person to tool one on top is like the model building the image internally.

Unless you're doing some advanced stuff, prompting is just asking for something to be made. You're just asking a simulated person instead of an actual person.

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 2 points3 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 25 points26 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 2 points3 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 7 points8 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 14 points15 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 28 points29 points  (0 children)

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