Yesterday morning I took a walk with Patti Labelle and an evening stroll with Georgia Ann and Rick Fox. Then, I watched a simulation of Facetime with my favorite influencer (Malik) before shopping with my fellow “Trader Hoes” (Steezus and Lavelle) at Trader Joe’s. All of these things happened from the comfort of my iPhone. Because one of my favorite past-times is watching videos and listening to audio of what other people do in their homes. How other people decorate, how they clean, how they work, walk, and watch tv.

Humans, they’re just like me, is what I think.

Read more: https://faitheday.medium.com/life-is-to-art-as-human-is-to-ai-imitation-in-its-strangest-form-6937a174a35c

Do perspectives on artificial intelligence (AI) generated art boil down to a difference of personal opinion, or is there something to be said for its impact on traditional versus digital artists? A conversation with both may provide insight on the matter.

AI art generators are software used to instantly create art based on written prompts. While it has helpful applications, like when it is used to complement art or streamline some animation processes, the current controversy centers around how the art AI has been trained on copyrighted material, and whether it will replace human-made art.

Read more: https://egyptianstreets.com/2023/07/16/traditional-vs-digital-the-impacts-of-ai-art-generators-on-egyptian-artists/

New artificial intelligence tools promoted by tech giant Unity will help game developers, not put them out of work, the company’s CEO, John Riccitiello, tells Axios.

Why it matters: Video games have become a premier proving ground for generative AI — and the locus for many anxieties about AI’s potential drawbacks.

• The potential upside: AI could automate game development’s more tedious tasks — including generating starter art and code that developers can then refine — freeing their time for more creative endeavors.

Read more: https://www.axios.com/2023/07/06/unity-john-riccitiello-muse-sentis