Episode 023: Navigating the AI Revolution in Creative Spaces
In this episode, I explore the complex relationship between artificial intelligence and content creation, discussing:
• The current "monsoon" of AI integration across creative industries
• Analysis of recent AI controversies (Coca-Cola ad, Disney+ intro)
• The emergence of AI-resistant platforms like Cara
• DeepSeek's impact on the AI market
• Practical approaches to using AI as a creative tool
• The importance of maintaining human authenticity in creative work
Chapter Markers
00:00 - Start
00:57 - The AI Invasion
06:00 - The AI Poison Pill
09:25 - Non-Supportive AI
14:12 - Could Peertube Have Come To Be With YouTube
15:32 - Rise of Cara
18:51 - Meta Scraping To Learn
21:06 - Rise of Deepseek
22:59 - Deep Six The Stock Market
25:28 - Rules For Me Not For Thee
26:21 - Grammy Award Winning AI
30:02 - AI Used As A Tool
34:13 - Art World vs AI
38:55 - Closing Thoughts
Key Takeaways:
- AI isn't inherently good or bad - it's about thoughtful implementation
- Content creators need to find balance between efficiency and authenticity
- The future requires adaptive strategies while preserving creative integrity
Resources Mentioned:
How one YouTuber is trying to poison the AI bots stealing her content - Ars Technica
OpenAI's new trademark application hints at humanoid robots, smart jewelry, and more | TechCrunch
Hero's all-in-one, AI productivity app takes on Google's Calendar and others | TechCrunch
Microsoft Paint is getting a Copilot button, too | The Verge
Sam Altman’s Stargate is science fiction | The Verge
That AI-restored Beatles song won Grammy for Best Rock Performance | The Verge
Why everyone is freaking out about DeepSeek | The Verge
Cara - platform for artists, by artists. — Cara - Artist Social & Portfolio Platform
“Zero warnings”: Longtime YouTuber rails against unexplained channel removal - Ars Technica
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/02/youtube-briefly-banned-15-year-old-channel-with-no-strikes-and-wont-say-why/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
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