y'know like... what you are using is a kind of machine, modern one at least. it has its AI, but pre-programmed by the developers, unlike generative AI that is "self-taught". it just uses whatever is available online. one could compare it to a person teavhing themself off others' works of art, but a person has an ability to make *own*. gen ai is more like... imagine artists. you take their paintings and cut them into pieces and then put different parts together and say it's your work. or draw on top of others' works. but also add gallons of fresh water being wasted.
… Is that not just like a very thirsty collage artist?







