AI term change: urgent call for innovation in language evolution



TLDR

  • AI is being used in multiple industries and causing confusion because of the broad use of the term.
  • Generative AI is a new concept that is replacing human creatives with computer programs.

The article discusses the need for a new term for AI, specifically generative AI, as it is being used in various industries to replace human creativity. The author clarifies the difference between traditional AI used in video games for intelligent enemy behavior and generative AI, which creates content based on existing art. The author argues that using the same term for both types of AI is confusing and calls for more specific language to differentiate between the two. The article uses examples from the film industry, video game industry, and other fields to demonstrate the impact of generative AI on creativity and the need for clearer terminology in discussing these technologies.