Animethon 2023

The above photos would not have been possible without extensive use of Generative AI to clean up spots, remove unwanted objects, and to even create whole backdrops. The technology has been both a boon and a danger to creators everywhere, especially when it comes to cannibalizing the work of past artists and image creators. Like any new technology, care needs to be taken to preserve the human element.

Will AI eventually get to generating clothing? If we can "generate" cosplay photos, then will people ever need to cosplay anymore? Will there no longer be a need for photography, when anyone and everyone can just tell AI to generate a scene, a pose, and then add your own face? For some people, this is indeed a form of liberation they may be seeking. And yet, for others, this is so far removed from our current ideas of "naturalness" that it no longer feels organic.