The Roundtable: Creativity vs. Artificial Intelligence
In a recent roundtable discussion, experts from various industries shared their insights and concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the future of content creation. The conversation touched on the potential of generative AI and the existential threat it poses to creators and artists.
Rob Nelson, the roundtable anchor, expressed his apprehension about the power of AI, saying, "The potential is astronomical in a positive way. The negatives are, we just don't even know what's in that box." He went on to discuss the possibility of AI accounts that create podcasts and shows, asking whether they will eventually have millions of followers and displace human creators.
Taylor Ferber, host of the Cancel Me Baby podcast, shared her concerns, calling the idea of AI hosts and creators "an existential nightmare." She gave an example of an artist and photographer she interviewed who felt threatened by the prospect of AI-generated art. She questioned whether humans will be necessary for anything in life anymore, especially in the realm of creativity.
Rob Nelson proposed the idea of creators working with AI to empower it, rather than being replaced by it. He suggested having two shows – one featuring the creator and another featuring their AI counterpart, with audiences left to guess which one is real.
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Sam Sideman, CEO and Co-Founder of Innovo, shifted the responsibility to consumers, stating that it's their choice on what they consume and purchase. He believes that if people don't want AI to dominate certain industries, they should avoid buying into it. Sideman also acknowledged that AI can be beneficial in some aspects, such as helping creators save time and money in scriptwriting and planning.
Watch the full discussion here:
