You're on a site where the commenters read AI-generated articles about how they can generate new images to include in their generated websites that they themselves generate more articles about.
Sure, the weird cat-people adverts aren't aimed at HN's commentariat, but every 'democratise art and build that game you've dreamt of' pitch is. Every breathless paean to AI assistants/companions/partners is targeted at the users here.
Usage is a form of consumption; thinking of yourself as a creator while you consume doesn't mean you consume less.
Non-tech users are being fed fake images when they browse idly. Tech users are restructuring their entire lives around these tools.
Sure, the weird cat-people adverts aren't aimed at HN's commentariat, but every 'democratise art and build that game you've dreamt of' pitch is. Every breathless paean to AI assistants/companions/partners is targeted at the users here.
Usage is a form of consumption; thinking of yourself as a creator while you consume doesn't mean you consume less.
Non-tech users are being fed fake images when they browse idly. Tech users are restructuring their entire lives around these tools.