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AI Statement of Use
On this page you’ll find an expanded position statement on the use of generative AI (genAI) in OSR+. This statement is not intended for ideological extremists. If you're a hardline anti-AI activist, this statement may not be for you.
What follows are the views of OSR+'s creator (that's me, Daniel Quinn), and I'll do my best to answer all your questions regarding our use of genAI in our system. While my co-creators largely agree with my views, they may have a difference of opinion on one or more points outlined below, so I can't speak for them fully. I believe I must be honest and transparent about my relationship to technology and its influence on my creative process. For this reason, the remainder of this statement is written in the first person.
In Brief
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I believe: There is nuance to the ethical implications of the use of genAI and it's worth discussing why.
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I believe: The use of AI has upsides that outweigh the downsides, and that the creative potential it offers to independent creators such as myself should be embraced and fully explored.
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I believe: Organizations that categorically ban any work incorporating AI are not taking the long view when it comes to the future of this technology and its integration with society at large. This technology is revolutionary, and will transform our industry for the better. It’s not going away, it’s not a fad, and though I use it every day, it still terrifies and amazes me. We must grapple with the implications of its use, because its incorporation into every facet of our lives is inevitable and cannot be avoided forever.
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