2024‐05‐27 Show Notes

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Summary of AI Art Today Twitter Space Conversation

Hosts:

• The primary hosts of the space are Biju and an unidentified speaker.
• Tom Laroc also acts as a co-host, guiding the conversation and inviting speakers.

Interviewee:

• Avocado Poppy, creator of the AI-generated song "BBL Drizzy".

Timeline of Speakers:

1. Initial Discussion on Technical Issues and AI News (Start - Approx. 40 mins): Biju, Tom Laroc, Travis, Justin, Mad Butter, X.
2. Conversation with Avocado Poppy (Approx. 40 mins - End): Avocado Poppy joins the discussion, leading to an extended conversation about "BBL Drizzy", AI music, and his creative process. Other speakers contribute questions and insights throughout this segment.

AI Art Topics, Tools, and Processes:

• Technical Glitch with Twitter Spaces: The conversation begins with the hosts and participants discussing the inability to enable video in Twitter Spaces. They explore potential workarounds, including using OBS Studio and Jitsi for streaming.
• Google AI Overview Controversy: The group discusses Google's recent AI blunders, including an AI chatbot that exhibited biased and inappropriate behavior. They criticize Google's handling of these issues and raise concerns about misinformation and the limitations of current AI technology.
• "BBL Drizzy" and AI Music's Impact: The conversation shifts to the viral AI-generated song "BBL Drizzy" and its implications for the music industry.
  • Impact on the Music Industry: Avocado Poppy discusses the song's unexpected success and how it has sparked conversations about AI's role in music creation. He notes that while many initially resisted AI in music, "BBL Drizzy" has prompted a reevaluation of its potential.
  • Copyright and Ownership: The group touches upon the complexities of copyright and ownership in AI-generated music, especially regarding sampling and rights management.
  • Avocado Poppy's Creative Process: Avocado Poppy shares insights into his creative process, emphasizing his use of AI tools like Udio and Runway, and his approach to blending AI-generated content with his own artistic vision. He also highlights his preference for generating music over lyrics with AI.
• AI Video and Future Technologies: The conversation expands to AI video generation, with participants expressing excitement about the potential of tools like Runway Gen 2 and ComfyUI. They discuss the challenges and possibilities of AI-generated video, referencing projects like PJ's AI film festival and the upcoming release of stable diffusion V4.
• Meditation and Flow State in Art: Avocado Poppy links his creative process to his practice of meditation and achieving a flow state. He underscores the importance of mindset and gratitude in fostering creativity.

Questions Asked During the Conversation:

• Multiple speakers inquire about the lack of video feed options in Twitter Spaces and potential solutions (First 10 minutes).
• Discussion about Google's AI Overview and its flaws (Approx. 20-30 minutes).
• Several questions directed at Avocado Poppy about the creation, reception, and implications of "BBL Drizzy" (Approx. 40 mins - End). These questions cover:
  • The process of creating the song and its viral success.
  • Sample clearance and copyright issues with artists like Metro Boomin and Drake.
  • Avocado Poppy's experience with record labels and the music industry's response to AI music.
  • His use of AI in stand-up comedy.
  • His thoughts on the future of AI music and video, and opportunities for AI artists.
  • His personal creative process and the role of meditation and flow state.
  • His use of specific AI tools, including ComfyUI and Runway.

Overall Sentiment of the Conversation:

• The conversation is characterized by a positive and enthusiastic tone, reflecting the excitement surrounding AI art and its potential.
• There is a sense of community and shared purpose among the participants, as they celebrate each other's work and discuss the possibilities of AI art.
• The discussion acknowledges the challenges of using AI in creative fields, such as copyright issues and the limitations of current technology. However, the overall sentiment remains optimistic about the future of AI art.

Slogan (Closing Remark):

• "Treat your AI right."

Upcoming Events:

• AIR Tonight spaces: Weekly AI art sharing spaces on Monday and Friday nights at 8 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
• Interview with AI Lawyers: A space scheduled for Friday to discuss legal issues surrounding AI art with a panel of lawyers.
• Seattle Driver's Retrofuturism Art Show: An upcoming art show organized by Seattle Driver, accepting submissions with a $2,000 prize pool.
• PJ's AI Film Festival: An AI film festival organized by PJ, scheduled for late October or early November, showcasing AI-generated films and celebrating AI artists.
• Potential 3D virtual dub stage: Mentioned briefly as an upcoming project without further details.

Opportunities to Share Art:

• AIR Tonight spaces: Open for community members to share their AI art.
• Seattle Driver's Retrofuturism Art Show: Accepting submissions from the community.
• PJ's AI Film Festival: Welcoming submissions of AI-generated films.

Jokes:

• "Everybody knows that popular votes always equal the truth. So these geniuses over at Google or whatever probably decided to just wait stuff based on how many upvotes it got. And of course everybody upvoted cockroaches are named cockroaches because they live in your cock. Cause that's obviously true. That's why it's, it's happening. They incorporated the upvotes. Yeah, what could go wrong? Yeah. Oh my God." (This excerpt humorously mocks the idea of relying solely on popular opinion for factual accuracy.)
• "The best one though is the, um, the glue and pizza. That was pretty good." (While not a traditional joke, this comment injects humor by referencing an absurd or nonsensical AI-generated response, likely related to the Google AI discussion.)
• The exchange about a deep fake comedy routine where a teenage girl's voice is swapped with Kendrick Lamar's and then Drake's, leading to the comedic line: "wait, wait, I'm just a teenage girl. I'm not Kendrick in this beat." (This hypothetical scenario plays on the humor of unexpected voice changes and the potential for comedic mishaps with deep fake technology.)