The speaker faced backlash for using AI-generated images in their newsletter, with readers accusing them of taking away opportunities from human illustrators. However, the speaker highlights that they were not commissioning standalone illustrations but utilizing image libraries where human creators were paid. The speaker emphasizes that AI tools enable the creation of content that would not have existed otherwise, even though some may try to cut costs. By leveraging AI, creators can produce work despite limited budgets, similar to musicians who sometimes share AI-generated content with no budget.
This week we look at how AI is affecting jobs. As companies start announcing AI-related job cuts and experimenting with customer service bots, economists are placing bets on whether AI will lead to major gains for companies and workers. Some are even predicting it will help rebuild the middle class. Then, multidisciplinary artist and filmmaker Paul Trillo joins to talk to us about his experience as part of a select group of testers granted early access to Sora, Open AI’s video generation tool. And finally, Kevin explains what happened when a Microsoft developer stumbled on a huge cyber security breach.
Today’s Guests:
- Paul Trillo, multidisciplinary artist, writer and director
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