Generative AI

Overview

Hideki Saito adopts a supportive stance on generative AI, actively using and publishing works created with tools like Avalab. While he strives to understand perspectives from both proponents and critics, he expresses frustration with sentiment-based arguments from opponents, often finding them lacking in substantive or constructive criticism.

Articles

• The State of Generative AI Sentiment in Japan’s Illustration Scene – This article examines the polarized debate surrounding generative AI in Japan’s illustration scene. It analyzes the cultural and ethical concerns fueling the divide between traditional artists and those embracing AI tools, highlighting the impact on business practices and the challenges of finding common ground in a rapidly changing creative landscape.
• The Tricky Terrain of Defining “AI Involvement” in Writing – This article explores the blurred lines between human and AI contributions in writing. It examines the spectrum of AI assistance, from grammar correction to full text generation, and the difficulties in detecting such involvement. The ethical considerations of disclosure and the impact on perceived authenticity are discussed. The article concludes by advocating for transparency and prioritizing the inherent value of the writing, irrespective of the tools employed.
• The Alarming Assumption: When Writing Gets Dismissed as AI-Generated – This article discusses the author’s personal experiences as a non-native English speaker whose writing style is sometimes mistaken for AI-generated. It highlights the challenges faced by non-native writers and criticizes the assumption that polished or unusual writing is automatically AI-produced. The author advocates for appreciating the diversity of voices and judging writing by its content rather than its perceived origin.