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The masculinity crisis: How economic struggles and Andrew Tate are radicalizing young men With housing out of reach, wages stagnant, and traditional career paths fading, young men are searching for a sense of purpose—and finding it in all the wrong places.

Economic uncertainty, shifting gender roles, and a crisis of purpose have left young men vulnerable to far-right "alpha-male" influencers. @oliviajulianna.bsky.social explores the new era of online extremism, how we got here & how to change course.

If AI can create anything, what does Art mean? Exploring how AI is redefining creativity, authorship, and the value of art

I agree - AI has a real environmental cost and threatens artistic craft. But it’s a complex issue; some studies suggest AI-generated art can have a lower carbon footprint than traditional methods.

If AI can create anything, what does Art mean? Exploring how AI is redefining creativity, authorship, and the value of art

That’s really interesting - I’d love to hear more about how DALL·E is enhancing your creative process. In my latest article, I explore how AI is shaping creativity in different ways, and I’d love to hear your perspective!

That really means a lot! I’m glad our conversation sparked some thoughts - for me as well. Good discussions are rare, but always so worthwhile.

I totally understand your point and really appreciate your feedback - it’s making me rethink how to approach my workflow for future publications. I’ll follow you to support your art, and also because I’m also a huge horror fan!

I’m a designer (Industrial Design graduate, also worked as an illustrator), musician (vocals, guitar, bass, drums), and a university lecturer in creative technologies, so I see this from different angles. I love crafts and technique, but I also think technology has always shaped art in complex ways

Just to wrap up: I share many of your points, which is why I reposted your original post along with similar ones. I just think conversations like this help explore the issue in more depth and from different angles

Again, I get the ethical concerns. AI shouldn’t exploit artists. But outright rejection leaves its future to corporations. The left once embraced tech for progress; the real fight is shaping AI to serve artists, not just billionaires. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Queen’s "No Synthesizers!" stance in the ‘70s mirrors today’s AI art debate - initial resistance to new tech, then later embracing it as a tool. Like synths in music, AI’s impact depends on how it’s used, not just its existence.

I totally understand why you hid my link and sorry in first place if that offended you. I get the frustration with AI, but rejecting it outright might not be the solution. Again, photography, digital art, and even music sampling were once seen as threats too. Over time, ethical frameworks emerged.

That statement itself is a bit of a provocation - ironically, it reflects exactly where society is heading. In the article, I actually discuss the danger of echo chambers and the loss of shared cultural moments or masterpieces

About the MidJourney use: As an artist, I used to design everything myself, but AI helps me work more efficiently -and it’s also a way to study its impact firsthand. I’m transparent about my use and share my prompts openly.

The challenge now is figuring out how AI can evolve in a way that respects and benefits artists, rather than exploiting them. That’s exactly the kind of conversation I want to have.

I also explore solutions, like royalty systems for artists whose work is used in AI training.
We’ve seen similar debates before -sampling in hip-hop was once considered theft, yet it led to groundbreaking new forms of music, eventually evolving into a system where artists were compensated.

I completely understand the concerns around AI training practices, and as a designer myself, I take these issues seriously. My article isn’t about endorsing AI tools but critically examining their impact on creativity, including ethical concerns around authorship and labor.

If AI can create anything, what does Art mean? Exploring how AI is redefining creativity, authorship, and the value of art

My latest piece looks at how AI is reshaping authorship and artistic value, exploring both the risks and possibilities.

I see this perspective a lot, and I think it raises important questions about authenticity and creativity. But AI’s role in art isn’t just about replacement - it’s also about how we choose to use it.

If AI can create anything, what does Art mean? Exploring how AI is redefining creativity, authorship, and the value of art

I recently wrote about how AI is reshaping authorship, artistic labor, and the cultural value of creativity - worth considering in moments like this
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The legal and ethical landscape around AI and copyright is shifting fast, and this kind of immunity would have massive implications for artists, writers, and creators.

Request for Information on the Development of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Plan On behalf of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), the NITRD NCO requests input from all interested parties on the Development of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Plan ("Plan"). Th...

The government is about to give OpenAI the ability to legally steal if we do not flood this page in the next 12 hours.

OpenAI will have immunity from all lawsuits regarding copyright infringement. All other AI companies will follow.

Do you despise AI? Dissent, retweet. Do something. #furry #art

If AI can create anything, what does Art mean? Exploring how AI is redefining creativity, authorship, and the value of art

My latest piece looks at AI and creativity from a broader lens, exploring not just its political adoption but how it’s reshaping authorship, artistic labor, and cultural production at large. Different focus, but some overlapping concerns.

This is a sharp critique of AI's role in right-wing visual culture, and I agree with much of its analysis - especially on how AI imagery often reflects ideological priorities rather than artistic intent.

AI: The New Aesthetics of Fascism It's embarrassing, destructive, and looks like shit: AI-generated art is the perfect aesthetic form for the far right.

Clear, concise, accurate. Must read. ⬇️

"No matter how deeply avant-garde art has engaged in shock and putative nihilism, no artist, to my knowledge, has ever made art with the sole aim of harming the already vulnerable...Those are the goals of AI art, and that is why it resonates with the right."

If AI can create anything, what does Art mean? Exploring how AI is redefining creativity, authorship, and the value of art

AI is changing creativity - faster than we realize. New piece on Node Magazine exploring what’s at stake, what’s possible, and how we shape the future of art.

The Age of Tech Oligarchs How Billionaire CEOs Became Our Cultural Icons

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Brilliantly argued. The concept of “Freedom Cities” underscores exactly what I wrote about in The Age of Tech Oligarchs - the tech elite's obsession with dismantling democracy in favor of neo-feudal kingdoms. Curious about your take: how do we build a broader resistance to such dangerous narratives?

Completely agree. The overlap between tech oligarch influence and far-right authoritarian tendencies is alarming. This mirrors exactly what I discuss in The Age of Tech Oligarchs: billionaires like Musk using technology to consolidate power and influence politics. Would love to hear your thoughts!

Keeping AI aligned with public interest rather than shareholders' profits feels more urgent than ever. Curious about your thoughts on how we can realistically push back?