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Author laments AI's rise, fears loss of craft and creativity

The author expresses a profound sense of sadness and hopelessness regarding the rapid advancements in AI, particularly the trend towards "AI startups" that can be easily replicated with prompts. This feeling stems from a perceived loss of craft, control, and creativity, likening the situation to Charlie Chaplin's "Modern Times." The author laments missing the startup wave and observes AI's aesthetic influence on fascism and its proliferation across the internet, leading to a potential erosion of human-authored content and the need to rebuild societal institutions. AI

IMPACT Raises concerns about AI's impact on human creativity, craft, and the future of work, suggesting a need for societal adaptation.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece expressing personal feelings about AI's impact on creativity and the job market.

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Author laments AI's rise, fears loss of craft and creativity

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The item is an opinion piece expressing personal feelings about AI's impact on creativity and the job market.
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