Why AI Devs Avoid Helping Artists: The Cycle of Vitriol
zemotion · x · 2026-08-30
Artist zemotion expresses frustration over the rift between the tech and art communities. Despite efforts to bridge the gap through talks and events to build legitimate solutions, negative press and hostile community reactions make AI practitioners feel that helping artists only invites "death threats." Consequently, tech talent is deterred, leaving room only for "grift platforms" amid the vacuum of sincere tools.
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