What should AI actually be used for?

I hate the idea of AI replacing humans. 

I also hate the idea of it augmenting our work to the point where the joy is sucked out of it. Example = concept artists having to edit and retouch AI instead of making their own work. 

But what I do like it for is:

1) Ideation, and 

2) Bouncing ideas off of. 

When I say ideation, I don't mean concept art. I just mean straight-up idea generation. I believe that concept art should still be done by actual illustrators and digital artists. But you could use Dall-E to generate vibes. 

PSA: if you try to actually reference AI art directly, instead of as just a high-level concept, you are going to learn bad techniques. 

Here's a prompt sentence that ChatGPT gave me, which I had a lot of fun with. THIS is what we should use AI for! Not writing books for us. The human element is essential. 


The old bookstore on Elm Street held a secret, and as I pushed open the creaky door, I couldn't shake the feeling that the shelves whispered forgotten tales to those who dared to listen.

It was a Thursday evening, so a perfect time to get lost in that world. Fridays and Saturdays were for gaming sessions at home, or a quick trip to the boardwalk if I was feeling more outdoorsy. Thursdays, though? Those were for me and the books. 

I walked to my favorite corner, where a table with comfy chairs sat. It was raining outside, and I let out a quiet sigh as I sat down, plopping my laptop down in front of me. I felt grateful that spring was almost here. And the carefree days of summer were not too far behind. 

I scanned the books. Which one would I read tonight? I only had a few hours to read and write.  
The wind outside howled, and I thought I saw a flash of green light in between the dusty shelves. But I knew it was just my imagination. 

Magic didn’t happen here, after all. 

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