A weekend, ChatGPT, MidJourney: All that Ammaar Reshi required ...
What happens when artificial intelligence advances to the point of taking over creative work like authoring a novella? One intriguing outcome is the creation of a 12-page children's book titled Alice and Sparkle. Ammaar Reshi engaged with an artificial intelligence powered chatbot, ChatGPT, and MidJourney for a couple of days, resulting in the creation of Alice and Sparkle.
The 12-page picture book was crafted using ChatGPT from OpenAI and MidJourney. This book was swiftly brought to life in just a few days and even made available for sale on Amazon. Ammaar Reshi shared this experience on Twitter, stating, “I spent the weekend playing with ChatGPT, MidJourney, and other AI tools... and by combining all of them, published a children’s book co-written and illustrated by AI!”
Debates and Reactions
This viral thread sparked debates among netizens, especially among artists and creatives. The idea of AI taking over in a realm typically dominated by human creativity raised concerns about ethics and originality. Some argued that AI could be seen as indirectly plagiarizing the hard work of human creators, potentially leading to their replacement.
Despite the success of Alice and Sparkle, created by AI tools, there were noticeable imperfections in the illustrations. The AI-generated artwork showed discrepancies like claw-like fingers, floating objects, and inconsistent shadowing.
Exploring the Story of Alice and Sparkle
Alice and Sparkle revolves around a young girl who constructs her own artificial intelligence robot, which later gains self-awareness and decision-making capabilities. Since its release on December 4, Ammaar Reshi has sold approximately 70 copies of the book through Amazon, earning royalties of under $200. He also plans to donate additional copies to his local library.
Ammaar Reshi, a product designer from the San Francisco Bay Area, initiated the creation of Alice and Sparkle based on a conversation about a little girl named Alice and ChatGPT. In an interview with TIME, Reshi highlighted the accessibility and ease of use of such AI tools, emphasizing that anyone can leverage them for creative endeavors.
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