What a great intro to this post! I do hate that we are almost there to the point where we won't be able to tell real from artificial. Talk about 1984. Wow!
Thanks, David…we are definitely on the precipice of the real vs. ai divide. I kind of love it, but also have to remind myself to look beyond just the way things look now. The tools open up some creative opportunities, but also open several cans of worms. :-p
I lived in West Hollywood in the '90s. One afternoon, my former partner and I passed by Mr. Peters walking on Sunset Blvd. We all smiled. Soon after, I mentioned seeing him and a friend responded that a fellow he knew had slept with the actor. In other words, who knows how reliable a "source" that person was.
We don't teach critical thinking and epistemology (Theory of knowledge, how do I know what is true and how do I trust the source of that). Too many people will be fooled by a fantasy or by unethical people.
Men kissing men? Yeah, I believe in that. Kiss, kiss, kiss. Where are the sensory skin suits? Then I can live in a wank wonderworld.
Clint, I thought you made the perfect description of the good, even wonderful, potential of AI when you said “they ask what ‘could have been’ or what ‘might still be’ imagined. That is a wonderful description of what AI may make possible. AI also has enormous potential for unimaginably bad outcomes. Today’s LA Times had a front page article about how China is using AI to redo many Kung Fu movies without consideration of whether the original producers, artists or creators care or have even been consulted. The Chinese government doesn’t care. Unfortunately, we know that a certain element of our current administration doesn’t care either. I have a good friend who is amazed at what AI is capable of. He sees the good it can do for him, and is terrified of its potential. How we as human society, whether our own government or the world at large deal with AI will drive the future of humanity. Change is inevitable, often resulting in unintended consequences. AI is out of the box, what we do with it is in our hands. What will the future hold.
Thanks, Walt. I’m sure some of my subjects wouldn’t approve of my reimagining their images, but I try to be respectful…and sweet about it. Just trying to use the tools for good not evil. The lines can easily get blurry though, depending on your pov…or the time of day. :-p
I liked your AIs Clint , the rest were more like Artificial Stupidity. We already have enough real stupidity. People might think this is something new, but it isn't. This is just the latest method to attempt to replace having to pay people for their work. 🎹🌈🏳🌈🖤🤎💚🧡
I don’t disagree, Steve. Though the courts so far aren’t on the side of creators. So I’m doing my best to use the tools for fun stuff (and being very clear when AI is being used). What a messy tool, but a sometimes magical one. The rest of the time it’s tedious and tiresome. lol
My favorite part of your AI was the guy at the end just bouncing up and down, but I would be very happy if you could get Montgomery Clift to kiss Joe Dallesandro.
Fred, do you happen to have a source for this rainbow? All my sources say he was married to one woman and dated many others. But he did play gay once. At least. Happy to find out more about this talented actor.
Wow! I'm not sure if I'm supposed to feel excited or disturbed by this! I love the creativity but I also see the dangers of rewriting history with AI. I also wonder about the legalities. I wonder what would happen if we let Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt kiss in Interview with the Vampire! I'm curious: which AI platform did you use to create this?
Yeah, it's a bit of the Wild WIld West. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but something to be aware of in my book. I'm using an mobile app called PhotoRevive AI. I recommend checking it out on the App Store or Google Play. Cheers!
Clint as you say AI proceed with caution. When's it's obvious AI at least you know it's fake. It's the serious AI fakers you need to stay clear of. Even lead to conflicts because some AI president/leader tells you to do it, that's the real danger, malicious intent. Don't get me started Clint ggggrrrrr, Cheers DougT 🇫🇴🇬🇧
Agreed. I’m using it as a tool to “reimagine” the past (that’s a lot gayer and more fun) but definitely going to point out it’s AI…and leave it to the viewer to decide if it’s fun for them. Cheers!
Very sensible. It's the malicious deep faker users that will spoil the 'better' aspects of AI use. The thing is the younger generations are being seduced into thinking AI is now the normal.....,.. IT'S NOT. At some levels younger generations don't want a true education as AI/Google will make the decisions for them, do their schoolwork etc. Imagine if your in the ER and a younger medic says AI/Google will tell me what to do. As I said don't get me started. However as the guy says he wants AI to enhance his freeform naturist/nudist art then that's ok to me.
Thanks for the update on AI Clint. I'm curious as to what program you are experimenting with. I keep looking for a AI program that will do nude art to accompany my post on naturism but haven't found good resources yet but I know there are several out there. The technology is changing rapidly and it will at least be interesting to see how it all shakes out.
Hi jparr! I’m using PhotoRevive AI (on iOS), though whenever I’ve tried anything with nudity there’s always a “server error,” but it has occasionally made a mistake. I’m not sure how some of the deepfake corn accounts do it, but if there’s a will, there’s gotta be many ways. Cheers!
What a great intro to this post! I do hate that we are almost there to the point where we won't be able to tell real from artificial. Talk about 1984. Wow!
Thanks, David…we are definitely on the precipice of the real vs. ai divide. I kind of love it, but also have to remind myself to look beyond just the way things look now. The tools open up some creative opportunities, but also open several cans of worms. :-p
Clint dear,
I lived in West Hollywood in the '90s. One afternoon, my former partner and I passed by Mr. Peters walking on Sunset Blvd. We all smiled. Soon after, I mentioned seeing him and a friend responded that a fellow he knew had slept with the actor. In other words, who knows how reliable a "source" that person was.
Cheers and hugs,
Fred
I don’t doubt it, Fred. I have several similar stories. My personal rule is I don’t “report” it unless I can find some published reports. :-p
We don't teach critical thinking and epistemology (Theory of knowledge, how do I know what is true and how do I trust the source of that). Too many people will be fooled by a fantasy or by unethical people.
Men kissing men? Yeah, I believe in that. Kiss, kiss, kiss. Where are the sensory skin suits? Then I can live in a wank wonderworld.
Wank Wonderworld? Count me in…you know how much I adore adult alliteration. :-p
Clint, I thought you made the perfect description of the good, even wonderful, potential of AI when you said “they ask what ‘could have been’ or what ‘might still be’ imagined. That is a wonderful description of what AI may make possible. AI also has enormous potential for unimaginably bad outcomes. Today’s LA Times had a front page article about how China is using AI to redo many Kung Fu movies without consideration of whether the original producers, artists or creators care or have even been consulted. The Chinese government doesn’t care. Unfortunately, we know that a certain element of our current administration doesn’t care either. I have a good friend who is amazed at what AI is capable of. He sees the good it can do for him, and is terrified of its potential. How we as human society, whether our own government or the world at large deal with AI will drive the future of humanity. Change is inevitable, often resulting in unintended consequences. AI is out of the box, what we do with it is in our hands. What will the future hold.
Thanks, Walt. I’m sure some of my subjects wouldn’t approve of my reimagining their images, but I try to be respectful…and sweet about it. Just trying to use the tools for good not evil. The lines can easily get blurry though, depending on your pov…or the time of day. :-p
I liked your AIs Clint , the rest were more like Artificial Stupidity. We already have enough real stupidity. People might think this is something new, but it isn't. This is just the latest method to attempt to replace having to pay people for their work. 🎹🌈🏳🌈🖤🤎💚🧡
I don’t disagree, Steve. Though the courts so far aren’t on the side of creators. So I’m doing my best to use the tools for fun stuff (and being very clear when AI is being used). What a messy tool, but a sometimes magical one. The rest of the time it’s tedious and tiresome. lol
My favorite part of your AI was the guy at the end just bouncing up and down, but I would be very happy if you could get Montgomery Clift to kiss Joe Dallesandro.
💋💕😍💚🧡💛💙💜❤🖤🤎
I might be able to make that happen. Lemme noodle on it a bit. Where there’s a will there’s a way! :-)
Rainbow Patrol, reporting for duty, sir. Please add one to Brock Peters. Many thanks!
Fred, do you happen to have a source for this rainbow? All my sources say he was married to one woman and dated many others. But he did play gay once. At least. Happy to find out more about this talented actor.
Thank you, kind sir. It seems as though we often agree.
Thank YOU, kind sir. I’m glad we agree on most things. And the rest? We can simply agree to disagree without all the disagreeable stuff. Cheers, Fred!
Wow! I'm not sure if I'm supposed to feel excited or disturbed by this! I love the creativity but I also see the dangers of rewriting history with AI. I also wonder about the legalities. I wonder what would happen if we let Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt kiss in Interview with the Vampire! I'm curious: which AI platform did you use to create this?
Yeah, it's a bit of the Wild WIld West. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but something to be aware of in my book. I'm using an mobile app called PhotoRevive AI. I recommend checking it out on the App Store or Google Play. Cheers!
Clint as you say AI proceed with caution. When's it's obvious AI at least you know it's fake. It's the serious AI fakers you need to stay clear of. Even lead to conflicts because some AI president/leader tells you to do it, that's the real danger, malicious intent. Don't get me started Clint ggggrrrrr, Cheers DougT 🇫🇴🇬🇧
Agreed. I’m using it as a tool to “reimagine” the past (that’s a lot gayer and more fun) but definitely going to point out it’s AI…and leave it to the viewer to decide if it’s fun for them. Cheers!
Very sensible. It's the malicious deep faker users that will spoil the 'better' aspects of AI use. The thing is the younger generations are being seduced into thinking AI is now the normal.....,.. IT'S NOT. At some levels younger generations don't want a true education as AI/Google will make the decisions for them, do their schoolwork etc. Imagine if your in the ER and a younger medic says AI/Google will tell me what to do. As I said don't get me started. However as the guy says he wants AI to enhance his freeform naturist/nudist art then that's ok to me.
Thanks for the update on AI Clint. I'm curious as to what program you are experimenting with. I keep looking for a AI program that will do nude art to accompany my post on naturism but haven't found good resources yet but I know there are several out there. The technology is changing rapidly and it will at least be interesting to see how it all shakes out.
Hi jparr! I’m using PhotoRevive AI (on iOS), though whenever I’ve tried anything with nudity there’s always a “server error,” but it has occasionally made a mistake. I’m not sure how some of the deepfake corn accounts do it, but if there’s a will, there’s gotta be many ways. Cheers!