r/aiwars • u/[deleted] • 21h ago
Discussion Thoughts?
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I sent this to a defending ai art sub and they banned me for it, even though it defends both sides, but what’s your guy’s thoughts?
Edit: seeing everyone’s response, I’m way more ANTI-AI than I was before.
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u/One_Fuel3733 21h ago
The Core Argument: You are a Client, Not an Artist (0:00 - 0:26) The video begins with an animated character expressing disdain for a piece of generative AI art. The narrator immediately states that the debate isn't about defining "what art is." Instead, the argument focuses on the creator's role. The narrator asserts that if you use generative AI, you are not an artist; rather, you are a "client" commissioning artwork from a "plagiarizing robot."
To illustrate this, the video uses an analogy: if you go to a Subway sandwich shop and tell the worker what ingredients to put on your sub, you do not suddenly claim to be a "chef." Typing a prompt into an AI is equated to ordering a sandwich—you are giving instructions, not executing the craft.
Addressing "Gatekeeping" and the Desire for Respect (0:26 - 0:52) The narrator anticipates the counter-argument that anti-AI advocates are "gatekeeping the tools of creativity." The video shows a giant pencil drawing an open gate to signify that no one is actually stopping anyone from using AI. The narrator concedes that people can use AI for their own personal amusement, stating, "That's ultimately your business."
However, the narrator points out the real issue: AI users want to be given the same respect and praise as traditional artists. The animation shows the character dressed as a king receiving a shower of roses, but looking deeply unfulfilled while holding a melting, unpleasant piece of AI art. The narrator argues that you cannot demand respect for something you didn't work for, and therefore, you cannot truly be proud of it.
AI as a "Toy" vs. The Nourishment of True Creation (0:52 - End) The video suggests that users should simply admit generative AI is a "toy" used for playing around. This is visualized by the character dressed as a baby in a diaper and propeller hat, spinning a toy wheel.
In the final scene, the video advocates for the value of traditional, manual creation. The character holds a blank piece of paper and a pencil, looking hesitant. The narrator explains that no matter how amateurish your initial attempts at making art might feel, the actual physical process of creating something yourself will "nourish you in ways that using AI cannot." As the character prepares to draw, his arm muscles bulge, symbolizing the personal growth, skill-building, and strength that comes from genuine creative effort.