AI-Generated Art: The Future of the Creative Industries?

 

Creativity is a broad concept that can be applied to almost any field of human activity. This also extends to the world of AI, where researchers and developers are coming up with creative ways to implement AI in new and unexpected areas. In this blog post, we will be looking at some of the more interesting examples of AI-generated art. From the creepy images created by neural networks to the strange paintings and funny AI artwork generated by a computer program, it’s clear that AI is starting to have an impact on creative industries. Read on to find out more about how AI is changing our relationship with art.

 

A brief intro to AI-generated art

Art produced by artificial intelligence is a broad concept that ranges from computer-generated paintings to computer-generated music to other types of original creative work. Many experiments have been carried out in this field, and there are already many examples of how AI has helped creative industries. Below, we’ll take a look at some of these examples.

·         Computer-generated paintings and drawings - Computer-generated paintings are another interesting example of AI-generated art. There have been many experiments using neural networks to generate paintings, with some researchers using images as a source material. Other experiments have used AI to generate new images in the style of famous artists, such as the portrait of Einstein generated by a neural network trained to paint like Van Gogh.

·         Computer-generated music - Neural networks have also been used to create new musical compositions and songs. You may have heard the growing popularity of the AI-generated music that’s now available online. A program called Flow Machines has been used to create songs in the style of famous musicians like The Beatles. Meanwhile, programs like Open Artificial Musical intelligence (Open AMAI) have been trained to create music in a variety of styles.

·         Other creative industries - Other creative industries where AI has made an impact include film production, architecture and even writing and journalism. There are plenty of examples of how AI is being used to help creative industries, and there are even more creative experiments being carried out by AI researchers and developers.

 

AI as a tool for creative industries

Artificial intelligence has been an exciting field of research for many years now, but it’s only recently that we’ve started to see its wider applications in the real world. AI has started to impact on many industries, including healthcare, manufacturing and even transportation. The creative industries have not been left behind, and AI has started to find its way into these sectors as well. The use of AI as a creative tool can be broken down into two main areas: - Data analysis: This is the most common application for AI in the creative industries. Data analysis is a crucial part of the creative process, from building and managing content libraries to managing research and sourcing data for new projects. AI is a powerful tool for data analysis, and it can be used to automate many of the tasks that typically require human input. This can speed up the process and allow teams to do more with their resources. - Creation of new content: This is another common application for AI in the creative industries. There have been many experiments in which AI has been used to generate new content. This could be a new piece of music or a new article, or it could be a painting or drawings. The key here is that AI is not being used as a tool to improve a pre-existing piece of work; it’s being used to create something entirely new.

 

Creepy images generated by neural networks

Neural networks are one of the most common AI tools used in the creative industries. However, the fact that neural networks are constructed in a similar way to the human brain has led to some disturbing AI-generated images. An example of this is a portrait of a pig at the beach that was generated by a neural network trained to identify images. The image of the pig has since become a popular example of the strange images generated by neural networks. Another example is a painting of the Pillsbury Doughboy’s face made with the help of a neural network trained to paint portraits. The disturbing image generated by neural networks are a good example of how AI is not always a precise and accurate tool. Despite this, neural networks are still incredibly useful and are used in a wide variety of industries.

 

Computer-generated paintings and drawings

Computer-generated paintings and drawings are another interesting application of AI in the creative industries. These images have been generated with the help of a computer program trained to paint or draw by copying images found in a database. A famous example of this kind of AI is Painting Fool, a computer program trained to paint like a human artist. In this case, the AI program was trained to paint like the Dutch painter Vermeer. This computer program was so successful that the team behind it launched a website where you can buy your own Vermeer painting. Another example of computer-generated artwork is a sketch of a couple sitting together in a park. This image was generated with the help of a computer program trained to copy images found in a database. The program was trained to sketch the image from scratch based on the images it had been given as a source.

 

The rise of digital artists using AI tools

Artificial intelligence has made tremendous strides in recent years, and creativity may be one of its next frontiers. AI’s potential to generate new, creative content has interested creative industries for several years; however, it has only recently started to become more commonplace. Today, digital artists are increasingly turning to AI tools to help them create new and original work. There are also more and more examples of AI tools being used by businesses and organizations in the creative industries. These include content management systems and other programs used to generate and manage content. Essentially, AI tools are being used to automate repetitive tasks and help creative businesses to scale up their operations. AI has become a useful and important tool for creative industries, and it’s likely to have an even bigger impact in the future.

 

Summing up

Artificial intelligence has made tremendous strides in recent years, and creativity may be one of its next frontiers. AI’s potential to generate new, creative content has interested creative industries for several years; however, it has only recently started to become more commonplace. Today, digital artists are increasingly turning to AI tools to help them create new and original work. There are also more and more examples of AI tools being used by businesses and organizations in the creative industries. These include content management systems and other programs used to generate and manage content. Essentially, AI tools are being used to automate repetitive tasks and help creative businesses to scale up their operations. AI has become a useful and important tool for creative industries, and it’s likely to have an even bigger impact in the future.

 

The Art of Sharts

You may find two types of people around: those who shart and those who often lie about it. All this starts with an innocent will to fart but it ends up destroying a delicious lunch gathering or a beers night with friends.

Although you were not in a mood to take a dump, you were just looking for a clear coast to rip the air. But suddenly, things went wrong and the stingy smell hits everyone’s nose, including you. 

If you are unaware of the term shart: it is basically a combination of “sh*t” + “fart”. The origin of this term is actually unclear but it is observed in the Urban Dictionary right since May 2006. There is no doubt to say that shart can agitate a job interview, relationship, or dinner party. You may not need anyone to suffer in this process, but to prevent them, you need to learn the art of shart.

Common causes of shart

Scientific studies suggest that there are so many reasons behind shart. The embarrassing truth of this bodily function lies in the below-mentioned factors:

·         You are holding your poop

When you are experiencing constipation or awful stomach pain, it can turn out to be a major cause behind sharting. Some of the most common causes include holding too much stool or incomplete evacuation.

·         Digestive issues

There are a number of problems related to the digestive system that can cause an uncontrollable urge to fart. Most of the people who shart report Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome, or lactose intolerance.

·         Hemorrhoids

This disease can cause swelling in the rectum veins which further prevents proper closing of the anus. It increases the chances of pool leakage when you are just trying to pass gas.

·         Forcing a fart

Many civilized people make efforts to pass gas without any detection but this forceful action increases the odds of sharting. When the sphincter feels relaxed, it shoots out gas in a louder and faster manner.

How to handle shart?

Sharting may feel comfortable when you are at your home. If it turns out badly, you can simply toss your undergarments into the laundry box and go to the shower. But sharting in public is a real challenge and it requires a skilled response.

You cannot say excuse me to others but you can simply move to the nearest bathroom. Once you reach there, you can use toilet paper or wipes to clean your ass. If it has little poop, the spot clean-up will be fine. But if the poop has already spread into your pants, you may need to find a way to get rid of soiled underwear.

If you find yourself to be a chronic sharter, you may need to improve fiber content in your diet. It may help you to reduce leftovers in the system. Also, you should reduce intake of some notorious foods such as alcohol, coffee, and artificial sweeteners. However, in order to deal with the inevitable attacks, you should use wipes to clear your butt. This ultimate solution can help you fight back with the shart attacks in your day-to-day life.

12 Fart Facts You Didn't Know Before

I think a lot about farts (what guy doesn't?). And, I particularly think about farts when I am at the gym working out. For some unknown reason I am particularly gassy when I'm at the gym. I try to position myself on the equipment so that I'm out of smelling range from other people. I don't always succeed.

Anyway, while I was on the treadmill recently ripping some silent, yet oh so deadly ones it struck me that I don't know much about farts. I've been farting all my life, but I've never researched the subject to find out the facts about farts.

So, I did a little research and I want to relay to you 12 fart facts that I didn't know before and perhaps you didn't know either.

12 Fart Facts

1. You probably already know that farts are composed of methane and maybe even hydrogen (plus nitrogen). Methane itself is also rich in hydrogen, the same element that may one day power fuel cell cars. So, by extension, we may one day be powering our cars with our own farts (Okay, that's a stretch, perhaps we'll use our farts as a fuel additive).

2. Farts are also flammable because of the methane and hydrogen gas. So, yes it is possible to light our own farts and a bit dangerous as you can actually burn your colon by doing so.

3. Farts stink primarily because of the hydrogen sulfide gas mixed in with the methane. Meat, eggs and cauliflower are rich in sulfur and thus are guilty of much of the odiferous nature of flatulence.

4. Beans, beans are good for your heart, but they also have many sugars that the human intestines cannot digest. The bacteria in our intestines react to these sugars and basically blow their tops.

5. The top speed of a fart is approximately 10 feet per second.

6. The average time it takes for a fart to travel to someone else's nose depends upon conditions such as distance, atmospheric humidity, wind and pungency of odor. Two to three seconds is average.

7. The average volume of farts per person is about 1/2 of a quart. So, in just two days you can fill up an empty milk quart container with your farts.

8. Men and women are relatively even when it comes to farting. Men may fart at a slightly higher volume since men, in general, tend to be larger than women.

9. Fart comes from the Old English word "feortan" meaning "to break wind."

10. Some people will fart more than others. Those who chew with their mouths open, are high strung or go up in airplanes will fart more than the norm.

11. Some people can hold in farts for hours, but not forever. This is especially true for people who constantly work around other people. But, the farts have to come out sometime. So, when this person falls asleep the bedroom most likely start to sound like a full orchestra.

12. The animal that has the highest output of farts on this planet is not the human nor the cow. It is the lowly termite that gets top honors as its digestive process and diet make it the perfect candidate. Some have even scapegoated the termite into being responsible for global warming, but this is a stretch.

There you have it, a dozen fart facts for your effervescent perusal. Do with this what you will. Send it to your friends. Impress people at parties with this information. Or just sit on it and digest it a bit.

Vajayjay O-Tay!

Vajayjay is now urban slang for vagina. The term "Vajayjay" was introduced by Grey's Anatomy when they were struggling to come up with an alternative term for the female genitalia. Oprah Winfrey, however, picked up vajayjay, so to speak and ran with it.

Men have been naming their penises since time began when the first caveman named his appendage "Burt". But, women are not as inclined as men to give their parts pet names. So, when vajayjay popped up into public consciousness, it was quite a surprise indeed.

I give vajayjay, two thumbs up (pun intended). As Buckwheat from the Little Rascals TV series would have said "Vajayjay is O-Tay!"

Bring Back the Survivor Islands

Like I've already talked about, China is a pee poor place for the TV show Survivor to be hosted this time around. Why do the producers not choose another island?

Since Survivor seems to be running out of places to host their show, here's a top 10 list of locations they haven't tried yet.

1. Survivor Iceland - have the contestants compete in the polar bear swim in the nude
2. Survivor Greenland - have the contestants flee from the falling ice sheets caused by global warming
3. Survivor Japan - contestants sing karaoke and eat bad sushi
4. Survivor Galapagos - contestants compete in tortoise races
5. Survivor Easter Island - contestants knock over those big heads
6. Survivor Bali - contestants try to escape from the nightclubs as terrorists are bombing them
7. Survivor Tasmania - tribes take on that cartoon Tasmanian Devil character
8. Survivor Canary Islands - contestants escape from coal mines
9. Survivor Sri Lanka - contestants beg for food and avoid tsunamis
10. Survivor Manhattan - contestants survive rudeness

Survivor Runs Out of Islands

So, did the TV show Survivor finally run out of islands? I mean they go from competing on Gilligan's Island to a country with over 1 billion people in it.

Survivor China? What's next, Survivor Idaho? Perhaps Survivor Idaho can take place in an airport bathroom with several senators in each stall.

I just can't wait until the final season when Survivor 90210 airs and all the contestants have to live in the clothing shops on Rodeo Drive. Perhaps, before this time, there will even be a Survivor Mall series coming to a shopping center near you. Survivor may have just jumped the shark on this one.

Marcel Marceau Dies, Buried in Invisible Box

Marcel Marceau has died quietly at the age of 84. And, while a mime is a terrible thing to waste, it had to happen sometime. This also begs the question that if a mime falls in the forest and no one is around to see him, does he make a sound?

Attendees to Marceau's funeral were speechless. However, there was a lot of pointing and other gesturing going on. The famed pantomime artist was not buried in a regular casket, but an invisible box Marceau had fashion for himself during his last breath.

The preacher presiding over the funeral did not say and word, but rather gestured towards his eye as if a tear were falling from it. During the open casket viewing, painted smiles were turned upside down into frowns as many coworkers in the mime field were fashioning their own invisible boxes from which to escape.

During his last hours in the hospital, Marceau's relatives reportedly asked him to say his last words. Marcel Marceau replied "Ack!" During the funeral, the Simon and Garfunkle song "Sounds of Silence" was played repeatedly.

Idaho Senator T-shirt

Okay, I'm bad and I just can't let go of this one. Since Idaho Senator Craig admitted guilt already and has decided to resign, I decided that I need to post one more t-shirt creation honoring the occasion.

The footsie t-shirt is on the Funny Things page and honors those who just wish to state "I Play Footsie In the Bathroom". Hey, it's Okay if you do. Just let people know it ahead of time, so that they can move one stall down if they like (or one stall closer if they like). Anyway, enjoy!

Idaho Hoe

With the recent news about the Idaho Senator, I couldn't resist putting this T-shirt on the Political T-shirts page.

Since the Senator's name is Craig this got me to thinking somehow of Craig's List the online site. Then I started fantasizing what Senator's Craig's List must have been like leading up to today.

Craig's List

1. Go to airport
2, Go to bathroom
3. Get frisky with the men
4, Get arrested by undercover police
5. Plead guilty
6. Don't tell anyone
7. When people find out call it a Witch Hunt
8. Tell wife
9. Tell rest of family
10. Deny everything and say I've never been gay
11. Call gay rights attorney
12, File wrongful termination lawsuit for sexual discrimination

Cat Pictures

I don't know if you're a cat fan like I am. I love seeing crazy cats running around, chasing each other, chasing themselves or just chasing a laser dot on the wall. Kitties provide hours of entertainment for enthusiastic pet owners who are constantly in awe of the antics and foibles of their friendly feline companions.

This is exactly why I've put up a new page full of cat pictures that will be plopped right on the front of a white or gray t-shirt for your purchasing enjoyment. These funny cat pictures capture the essence of what our feline friends are all about. So, check out the tees and buy a few, because we can always make more.

Stars Behind Bars

A couple of years ago it was Winona Ryder and this year its been Paris, Nicole and Lindsay. What's with all these young Hollywood starlets getting in trouble with the law?

The scofflaw starlets have struck many a media fancy lately, so I just had to jump on the bandwagon, fire up the band, and create a banner that encapsulates the whole phenomenon.

In keeping with the "Stars Behind Bars" theme, I thought a feminine version would suffice and so I present "Celebrity Jail. That's Hot!" Of course, expect a starlets in rehab t-shirt to be coming out soon as well.

Top 10 Worst Bridges in the U. S.

In light of the recent tragedy it got me to worrying about safety and wondering what the worst bridges are in the U. S. So, I did a little research and came up with this list:

Top 10 Worst Bridges in the U. S.

1. Legoland Bridge
2. Youtube Spam Bridge
3. London Bridge that's falling down and rebuilt in Arizona
4. Bridge of My Nose
5. Bridge in My Mouth
6. Contract Bridge
7. Bridgette Nielsen
8. Bridgette Bardot
9. Bridge Over Troubled Waters
10. Bridges of Madison County