Bartc
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Ran across a news story today about someone who quit Google AI work to start his own encrypted photo cloud. To show what he was worried about with AI, his company posted a website where you can post your pictures (or paintings) and get the verbal description that AI would ascribe to them.
This is scary, but good! I was at first inclined to be alarmed, as much of AI is out of hand and rather intrusive. Then I kept putting pix and paintings through the tests and I was truly amazed. Not 100% all the time, but incredibly good and pretty damn good text as well.
You try it and see what you think - and what emotions you experience reading the results.
They See YOUR Phtots
As an example, here's a sketch from my book Pickle Barrel Tales. It's a humorous sketch to fit with a wry story. If the Google AI description doesn't blow you away, well.... And note that each time I try the same photo it gives a slightly different description, the first of which blew me away. The one below isn't quite as detailed, but still...
The image showcases two distinct figures, each bearing a unique headdress. The background is stark white, drawing all attention to the foreground where the detailed hand-drawn portraits are located. The style is reminiscent of quick sketches, perhaps done with pen on paper. The title, "CATSKILL TRIBES," adds context to the depiction.
The portraits appear to represent two individuals from different cultural backgrounds. On the left, a figure with indigenous features and attire, possibly representing a Native American. On the right, a figure with a kippah (skullcap) and peyos (sidelocks), indicative of Orthodox Jewish heritage. Both individuals' expressions seem contemplative, perhaps reflecting thoughts on cultural identity or the historical context of the Catskill region. The artist's choice of medium and style enhances the sketched feel, offering a raw and immediate sense of the subject.
The subtle shading and line variations in both portraits suggest a depth of emotion and character beyond a simple caricature. The slight asymmetry in the features, for example, in the angle of the mouth, adds to their individual character, preventing them from being perceived as mere stereotypes. The artist cleverly balances detail with simplicity to bring a unique narrative to the piece. The title, “Catskill Tribes,” implies a connection to the region’s diverse history and its diverse cultural history.
This is scary, but good! I was at first inclined to be alarmed, as much of AI is out of hand and rather intrusive. Then I kept putting pix and paintings through the tests and I was truly amazed. Not 100% all the time, but incredibly good and pretty damn good text as well.
You try it and see what you think - and what emotions you experience reading the results.
They See YOUR Phtots
As an example, here's a sketch from my book Pickle Barrel Tales. It's a humorous sketch to fit with a wry story. If the Google AI description doesn't blow you away, well.... And note that each time I try the same photo it gives a slightly different description, the first of which blew me away. The one below isn't quite as detailed, but still...
The image showcases two distinct figures, each bearing a unique headdress. The background is stark white, drawing all attention to the foreground where the detailed hand-drawn portraits are located. The style is reminiscent of quick sketches, perhaps done with pen on paper. The title, "CATSKILL TRIBES," adds context to the depiction.
The portraits appear to represent two individuals from different cultural backgrounds. On the left, a figure with indigenous features and attire, possibly representing a Native American. On the right, a figure with a kippah (skullcap) and peyos (sidelocks), indicative of Orthodox Jewish heritage. Both individuals' expressions seem contemplative, perhaps reflecting thoughts on cultural identity or the historical context of the Catskill region. The artist's choice of medium and style enhances the sketched feel, offering a raw and immediate sense of the subject.
The subtle shading and line variations in both portraits suggest a depth of emotion and character beyond a simple caricature. The slight asymmetry in the features, for example, in the angle of the mouth, adds to their individual character, preventing them from being perceived as mere stereotypes. The artist cleverly balances detail with simplicity to bring a unique narrative to the piece. The title, “Catskill Tribes,” implies a connection to the region’s diverse history and its diverse cultural history.
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