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AI! AI? Oh... #1

Proceed With Caution + Creativity
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In my need for fantasy in these desolate times, I've been playing with AI video generators to bring vintage photos to life.

Most of the experiments—some in the compilation above—have been eye-opening, to say the least. There’s something thrilling about seeing static images blink, come alive, and even make out.

It’s a kind of time travel, a digital séance, a surreal blend of science and spirit.

Of course, not everything goes smoothly. Limbs occasionally appear and disappear. Smiles stretch a little too wide. Eyes dart suspiciously like they’ve seen the code behind the curtain. The uncanny valley is real—and sometimes it’s more of a cliff than a valley.

Still, what I find most exciting about using AI in this way isn’t the polish—it’s the possibility. These aren’t perfect recreations. They’re experiments. They’re dreams rendered through math and machine. They ask what could have been or what might still be imagined.

But here's the thing: AI isn’t neutral. It doesn’t come to the table without baggage. It reflects the datasets it’s trained on—which often means it amplifies existing beauty standards, biases, and blind spots. So while I’m fascinated by what these tools can do, I also recognize their limitations—and their risks.

And let’s be real: not everyone is using AI to make art. Bad actors are already weaponizing AI video to spread disinformation, impersonate public figures, and commit crimes. Deepfakes are being used to manipulate elections, fake evidence, and exploit individuals—especially women and marginalized people.

The same tools that can resurrect memories can also rewrite reality in dangerous ways. That’s not a distant threat—it’s already happening. Pandora is out of her box.

That’s why I approach this work with both caution and creativity. Caution, because I don’t want to romanticize the tech or ignore its ethical implications. Creativity, because I believe in using new tools to tell old stories in fresh, possibly healing ways.

This is just the beginning of my AI journey. More experiments—and questions—are on the way. If you’re into curious reimaginings, occasional digital weirdness, and thinking deeply about where technology meets memory, you might enjoy what comes next.

Stay tuned. And stay critical.
Clint 🌈✌️

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