When AI meets HI

Recently, there has been widespread attention in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), with OpenAI's advanced language model ChatGpt being a significant breakthrough. In February 2023, I became interested in the capabilities of ChatGpt and started interacting with it. As a complete novice, I relied on searching for information online and watching tutorials on YouTube to increase my understanding of ChatGPT. It informed me that it couldn't draw on its own, but it could guide me into the field of text-to-image AI, which is a fascinating technology that transforms textual descriptions into visual images. This involves using advanced algorithms and deep learning techniques to generate various images, ranging from simple sketches to intricate illustrations.

 

With a skeptical mindset, I embarked on my journey of exploring text-to-image AI. My focus was primarily on drawing cartoons, including characters, animals, pattern designs, virtual universes, and more. After continuous trial and error, I finally completed my first AI-generated artwork in early May 2023. I was amazed of the outcome and thought I had made progress. However, my joy was short-lived as I quickly realized that the results of text-to-image AI were often unpredictable and could generate many outcomes that didn't align with my expectations. I realized that this could be because I lacked computer skills and hadn't mastered the techniques or provided proper instructions to the AI to produce the desired results.

 

Through continuous effort and countless failures, I came to understand that while the images generated by AI were impressive, many of them required further adjustments to be suitable for practical applications. Often, manual processing and improvements using traditional graphic design tools like Photoshop were necessary. Since I used human effort to enhance the AI-generated images, I came up with the concept of "Human Ingenuity" (HI). AI accelerates the creative process and provides a new starting point for innovation, pushing the limits of human imagination. Meanwhile, HI injects human traits into the creative process, refining and adjusting the output generated by AI to ensure it aligns with the desired artistic vision. By combining the efficiency of AI with the artistic expertise of HI, we can achieve mutually beneficial results and create more diverse and captivating artworks.

 

In summary, the rise of artificial intelligence sparked my widespread interest in ChatGpt and its impressive conversational abilities. While exploring its potential in the realm of art, I discovered the field of text-to-image AI and created some AI-generated artwork. I also recognized the value of human ingenuity and attempted to incorporate it into the creative process to improve the AI-generated images. I believe that the collaboration between AI and HI opens up endless possibilities, enhances the artistic creation process, and yields outstanding results that captivate and inspire.

 

Of course, with the rapid development of artificial intelligence, it's possible that in the not-too-distant future, AI-generated images will directly meet our needs without requiring manual post-processing, and the concept of HI may become a thing of the past.​

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(Disclaimer: This article was completed with the assistance of ChatGPT.)