Musings on Generative AI
4 hours ago
- #Photography
- #Content Automation
- #Generative AI
- The author discusses the loss of nuance in content due to automation and summarization, emphasizing the importance of the author's voice and idiom.
- Criticism of AI-generated summaries and reposts that misunderstand or misrepresent original content, highlighting examples from Hacker News and LinkedIn.
- Exploration of generative AI in photography, including experiments with DALL-E and reflections on the limitations and potential of AI-generated images.
- Discussion on the history and evolution of photography, from early chemical processes to digital and now generative AI, questioning the meaning of 'real' photography.
- Reflection on the manipulation and staging in photography, citing historical examples like Dorothea Lange's 'Migrant Mother' and Ansel Adams' work.
- Critique of the hype around generative AI and its often poor implementation in products, with examples from Mailchimp and eBay.
- The importance of asking 'What are the gaps?' when using generative AI, emphasizing the need for meaningful and original content beyond technical competence.