This thread is morphing somewhat away from my original question of whether the use of AI should be acceptable in the community in general, to whether it should be used to give guitar advice.
There have been some insightful, thoughtful contributions, but strong feelings have also been expressed, some of which have bordered on unpleasantness. That’s a pity.
I’m truly sorry you feel that way, Rick, and that you cannot accept my genuine motivation.
I do hope most people in the community are able to tell the difference between when I am being serious (on most moral and social justice issues) and ‘having a laugh’ (which I do enjoy)
When I mentioned the ‘inevitable tsunami of different opinions’ in the OP, that was because I know the strong feelings people have (for very good reasons). Ignoring issues, simply because they are ‘difficult’ is almost always counterproductive.
In practical terms, last month I shared a video that I ‘borrowed’ from YouTube for a cover song. I’m almost certain it was AI-generated. I had no permission from the creator (although I always credit sources I can find). Am I sorry? No. Do I think it was wrong? No, (although you can never be sure). No one mentioned the AI in the comment section.
I’ll take it down if the Community decides to go down that path, but I’m not going to start self-censorship.
By all means continue the debate, but remember you’re much less likely to cause offense by saying what you feel/think rather than telling others what they are thinking/doing.
Night-night 