I was browsing RedBubble today and there has definitely a sharp rise in the amount of low-effort AI generated artwork on the site lately. I consider it a shame as this trend means I’ll be less likely to bother browsing RedBubble in future, and therefore less likely to purchase their stickers and t-shirts. What’s worse is that it almost feels unavoidable - it’s certainly part of a wider trend across the internet.

AI has the capacity to do great things, and the quote that really sums up my view on the situation comes from Joanna Maciejewska’s tweet: “I want AI to do my laundry and dishes so that I can do art and writing, not for AI to do my art and writing so that I can do my laundry and dishes.”

Currently listening: Jack White - “Archbishop Harold Holmes”