A few years ago, if someone had asked for a birthday card featuring a unicorn cat with wings eating a hamburger, I would have conceded that I had no ability whatsoever to fulfill such a request. Today, however, I simply fire up my AI art generator, tap out some prompts, and a delightful and whimsical digital illustration is created and ready to surprise and delight.
A lot of the online conversation around AI in recent months has centered on the impact it will have on jobs, with many fearing unemployment as AI takes over an increasing number of tasks. While this is certainly a valid concern that deserves serious consideration, I think it is also important to recognize that the vast majority of people just want to have fun and express themselves—unprofessionally.
From AI porn to cheesy theme songs, let us look at the many ways in which AI is helping everyday folks like me indulge their wildest artistic fantasies.
Image Generation
When it comes to visual creativity, the average person often struggles to produce anything remotely impressive. I mean, that is the reason why we have graphic designers and illustrators, right? But hiring an illustrator to draw a hybrid creature for my son’s birthday party invitation is probably a little excessive. After all, we are not throwing a lavish affair that takes months of planning.
And therein lies the beauty of AI tools like DALL-E and Midjourney. They allow you to explore ideas, play with concepts, and create fun visuals for personal use with just a few text prompts—all in a matter of seconds. The results may not be worthy of the MET, but they are certainly better than anything I could have conjured up myself. And most importantly, we now have a way to make our imagination come to life.
Writing Assistance
Let us move on from the visual realm to the written word. As a seasoned server of the old word salad, I generally have no problem churning out reams of text or random rants. That said, for many people, the prospect of writing anything more than a brief email or social media post can be utterly daunting. Writing, particularly for professional purposes, can be an intimidating affair for those who are not naturally skilled with words.
Enter the wonders of AI writing assistants like GPT-4. They can help brainstorm ideas, draft outlines, improve résumés, and even generate full stories or essays. Sure, the output may not be perfectly polished, and you cannot take all the information generated at face value but it certainly helps to have a virtual writing partner who can offer suggestions and help you get started putting words on a page.
Music Composition
The most difficult creative field of all, I think, is music. Even with some basic training, I struggle to even hum a coherent tune, let alone compose an original piece. Fortunately, AI tools like Suno and MuseNet allow us to compose music by inputting genres, moods, and lyrics. Is it going to win any Grammys? Absolutely not. But do I now have a punk rock song about flying cats that love hamburgers? Hell yes!
The fun does not just end there. There are AI tools that can generate entire albums, produce TikTok-ready backing tracks, and even imitate the style of famous musicians. And unless we live in a world where the Ramones are doing kids’ birthday party requests, I think it is AI 1 and reality 0. And nothing is stopping actual human musicians from using AI to expand their creative horizons either.
Adult Entertainment
Speaking of expanding, it is time to talk about the NSFW (not safe for work) applications of AI. Whether it is AI-generated porn images or interactive erotic chatbots, there is a whole world of AI-powered adult entertainment out there. Sure, some may argue that this dehumanizes people and the sanctity of sex, but let’s be real: most folks just want a little harmless fun without all the social stigma and awkwardness.
Personally, I believe that AI-generated adult content can provide a safer alternative to traditional pornography by reducing the need for real actors and the associated risks of exploitation and abuse. Plus, it allows for the exploration of more niche fantasies and fetishes that are near impossible to achieve with human actors. Orcs, elves, ghouls, anime characters, you name it, and AI porn generators are here to help you quench your thirst.
Final Thoughts
In conclusion, the rise of AI is not just about automating jobs and tasks but also about empowering the everyday person to explore their desires and interests. Of course, the ethical and legal concerns surrounding the use of AI are complex and merit serious discussion. For example, generating deepfake images or videos of real people is just way too creepy and raises major privacy and consent issues.
But for the average person just looking to set their imagination free, AI is a game-changer. The key is how we can achieve a balance between asking the robots to do everything for us and taking the time to develop our own skills. After all, a large reward of the creative endeavor is the effort itself. So, let us embrace AI as a tool to enhance our creativity and expression, and have fun without replacing the very essence of who we are.
