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User questions AI image generation's practical value over human artists

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A user on Mastodon is seeking practical applications for image generation technology, questioning its current utility compared to hiring human artists. The user notes that the technology appears to be less effective and more costly, particularly when venture capital funding does not significantly offset expenses. AI

RANK_REASON User-generated opinion on a social platform about AI technology, lacking broader industry impact or new information.

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User questions AI image generation's practical value over human artists

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Can anyone give me a practical use case for image-generation tech? So far, it seems to be worse and more expensive than hiring a real artist. Especially if VCs

    Can anyone give me a practical use case for image-generation tech? So far, it seems to be worse and more expensive than hiring a real artist. Especially if VCs don't cover most of the costs. # AI # imagegeneration https://www. theguardian.com/technology/202 6/sep/03/elon-musk-ai-…

    LINKS theguardian.com/…/elon-musk-ai-grok-child…

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