Recently, I’ve seen plenty of videos, and even a few commercials, completely created by artificial intelligence. As a consumer, I found these videos entertaining, and even comical, at times. However, as a creative person, it makes me wonder if AI use will one day replace people’s desire to develop their creativity.

In the past, I have used various AI tools to create images, answer questions and create music, albeit with poor results. A common theme among these tools is that it only takes a prompt to create a desired result. What would take me hours to create takes an AI program seconds. It is very concerning that a computer program is able to replicate art designed by humans with only a prompt or reference to the source material, and people in the art and entertainment communities are beginning to feel the same way.

Kei Urana, author of manga and upcoming anime “Gachiakuta” posted her concerns about AI art on X. Her translated words stated the following:

“Patterns, lines, colors, designs, etc. I have been honing my skills for many years. In other words, I would like you to stop using my drawings for AI.”

As AI continues to improve, I am concerned about where people will draw the line in using AI for art and entertainment professionally. Netflix Japan had already used AI for background images in one of their films, “Dog and Boy.” While not a feature length film, it can be seen as a starting point for production studios to begin using AI in their work.

As a consumer, AI could lead to more content to enjoy in shorter time spans. However, as a creative person, I view it completely differently. I’ve spent years developing my artistic style, and I’m still developing as I gain more experience and inspiration. It’s a constant process of trial and error and experimenting with new ideas and materials. I’d hate to see my years of hard work be replaced by a computer program that can replicate it in mere seconds. AI shouldn’t replace the passion and soul artists put into their work.