Week 5 Reflection

This week, I've been reading a lot about AI. Whether we like it or not, AI is a part of our reality. Since it's release, my thoughts about AI have shifted quite a bit. In the beginning I was very much anti-AI. As an artist, I was very concerned about the ethics of its use and how it produces content. Many of those concerns still linger. Many people online on various social media platforms complain about AI bot accounts or people displaying AI generated content and claiming it is theirs. There are a plethora of issues we have yet to resolve. Though I still feel these concerns are still valid, I have recently come to accept AI and appreciate its uses when done properly and ethically. AI has helped me to overcome hurdles in several personal projects. I've used it to brainstorm ideas and have learned new skills with its help. At work, we are encouraged to use AI to make tight deadlines. It doesn't have to be the boogieman, but only if it is used properly and ethically.