Hello! I'm seeking an honest opinion on whether you think it is okay to use AI based images for profile themes if you are just using them for your own visual enjoyment and not to claim as your own work? I see so many beautiful pictures only to be disappointed that they are AI created and feel unsure what is best to do here so I thought I might seek an overall opinion.
Please feel free to add why you chose the answer you chose but also please to remain respectful in your discussion! I appreciate any and all opinions.
Thankyou in advance!
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as an artist who has had their art fed to AI before without knowing I do not like generative AI in any form. it is made from stolen works of art(and writing) and just mimics what it sees.
it is also incredibly harmful to the environment due to the amount of energy it needs.
I was really shocked when I found about the energy consumption and was surprised that it was not more publicly announced. I wonder just how many people do know about that because I must it I didn't up until recently.
Since then I haven't made any requests of AI myself. I'm guilty of enjoying the visuals that do come out of previous requests. My thoughts gear towards whether you can enjoy the visuals while not actively creating them yourself.
It's very conflicting because AI is almost everywhere. But given the choice of having a filter or no filter in searches to take out AI generated content I do hope one day a filter will be an option all search engines must have in order to go forward.
Using AI as your profile will most likely make people think that you it fully, which I really wouldn't want that association as it's bad for the environment even if you get rid of all the art theft out of it. Also all those beautiful photos you see that AI are just actual beautiful photos mash with something else, and you can find the actual pretty photos
That's an interesting thought actually. Thankyou for sharing.
Thankyou for those who have been really respectful so far in the comments! I really appreciate the /opinions
I think AI should be used as a tool, not a result. And definitely should be stated if you used ai. I think it’ll probably be fine if you use AI for a pfp, just claiming it to be your own art and getting into the habit for using AI for everything is the problem! :)
I understand your thought process there. My current profile picture is AI and I am very mindful of it. The overall problem I seem to be facing is that I really like it but I'm concerned I shouldn't. That's why I decided to make this poll in the first place :blush:
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Well then I see no problem! As long as it makes you happy and isn’t anything hurtful, I see no pain in it
People are of course allowed to do as they please, but I will be disappointed to see GenAI used in any form. Generative AI steals from artists and also harms our planet, that is why I’m personally against it.
I appreciate your thoughts! Thankyou!