Stable Diffusion Paints Like Picasso, Developers Still Spend 3 Hours Crafting

In the era of artificial intelligence, the joy of creating remains a vital aspect of human identity. Despite the rapid evolution of generative AI, which can produce high-quality content faster and more efficiently, individuals still find value in creating things themselves. This is evident in the experiences of a programmer who enjoys scribbling thoughts, drawing, and coding, and who has explored the capabilities of AI models such as Stable Diffusion and ChatGPT. Since 2023, the programmer has been working with AI, teaching it to generate art in the style of Shin Yun-bok, a painter from the Joseon Dynasty. As AI surpasses human capabilities in writing and drawing, the programmer has adapted to a collaborative process, using AI to polish rough drafts and focusing on the creative direction and final review. This shift is likely to occur in coding as well, with humans providing the intent and oversight behind AI-generated content.