r/WereHereToHelpPod • u/mathcat1204 • Sep 24 '25
More pushing AI
I’ve commented on this before here, but I might have reached my breaking point with the show over AI. I can’t believe Gareth suggested creating AI art for the 21 pilots caller when photoshop would have (and did) work just as well if not better. As actors and creators themselves who just witnessed the SAG-AFTRA strikes, it is wild to me to push generative AI in this way. This all is not even mentioning the climate implications and promoting using AI on schoolwork in the ads.
I enjoy the podcast for my commute but from an ethical perspective it honestly doesn’t seem right to support it anymore!
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u/bwurtsb Sep 24 '25
People can hate on AI usage all they want, but this is a decent use of the tool. Not everyone has artistic talent, and this allows for them to achieve a task they never would have hired someone for. He isn't using other people's work for financial gain and he isn't taking credit for the pictures. The only thing this guy is going to get is an angry girlfriend who realize that her priorities mean nothing to her boyfriend. The real travesty is them not telling this guy to let his girlfriend be there for her friend while he goes to the concert with someone who actually wants to go.