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AI compared to meal replacement powders for writing and art

The author draws an analogy between AI's impact on writing and art and the effect of meal replacement powders like Soylent on food. The comparison suggests that AI, like meal replacements, offers a convenient but ultimately inferior substitute for genuine creation. AI

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AI compared to meal replacement powders for writing and art

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · dmian ·

    AI is to writing (and art in general) what meal replacement powders are to food. If you ever tried Soylent or something similar you surely know what I mean. 😝 #

    AI is to writing (and art in general) what meal replacement powders are to food. If you ever tried Soylent or something similar you surely know what I mean. 😝 # ai # slop # ConvenientMyAss