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How AI image generators are changing art and creativity | Ep. 228


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Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and DALL·E are rapidly transforming how we create images, tell stories, and even build entire comic books. In this episode of Today in Tech, Keith Shaw sits down with Michael Todasco — an AI advisor, creative technologist, and visiting fellow at San Diego State University — to examine the explosive growth of AI image generators and the big questions they raise.

Tadasco shares real-world classroom experiences showing how fast AI models evolve, explains how new image generation features are unlocking new forms of creativity, and discusses the legal and ethical issues around AI-generated art styles like Studio Ghibli and Disney characters. The conversation also covers how AI is being used to make pitch decks, logo designs, and slide presentations — sparking a debate about what jobs might be impacted next.

:pushpin: Key topics in this episode:

The rapid evolution of AI image creation tools

Real classroom examples of model improvements

The viral Studio Ghibli trend and copyright concerns

Creating comics and slideshows with AI-generated visuals

Future creative careers in the age of AI

:art: Whether you're a designer, writer, educator, or just curious about the future of creative work, this episode offers insights on where AI is heading—and what it means for human imagination.

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