AI Internet Produces 'Ageusia' in Digital Content Creation
TL;DR. AI generation tools are removing the friction of creation, leading to a phenomenon called 'Ageusia,' where content lacks intentionality despite technical competence. - The author argues that skill acquisition previously fostered 'taste,' a mechanism now diminished by effortless AI generation. - This shift means creators can bypass the critical decision-making process for desired outcomes. - The impact was first observed with AI-generated images, then writing, and now video, showing a pattern of technical competence without conviction.
- AI's removal of creative friction leads to a lack of 'taste' or conviction in generated content.
- The ease of generation allows creators to skip crucial decision-making processes.
- This phenomenon, termed 'Ageusia,' represents competence without genuine intentionality.
Sources
- Ageusia – The Loss of Taste in the AI Internet — kuber.studio