In this episode, John and Kenric draw a firm line in the sand on the role of AI in creative work, arguing that while it’s a powerful tool for administrative tasks, automation, and backend development, it has no place in the core creative process of writing, art, or character development.
They explore how AI-generated content often lacks authenticity, consistency, and the human “soul” that defines meaningful storytelling, noting that it pulls from existing creators rather than truly innovating. At the same time, they acknowledge the unavoidable reality that AI is now embedded in corporate environments and even in the marketing arms of major comic publishers like Marvel Comics and DC Comics, making total avoidance nearly impossible.
The conversation also touches on transparency, with the belief that creators should disclose AI use and accept the “asterisk” it places on their work, as well as the economic implications of AI-driven layoffs at companies such as Amazon and Microsoft. Along the way, John proposes an experimental comic project that would intentionally run a traditionally written story through multiple AI systems to showcase the degradation of quality, while both hosts emphasize a critical rule for any AI use: never trust its output without human oversight.
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