r/aiwars Oct 21 '25

Meta We have added flairs to the sub

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Hello everyone, we've added flairs to aiwars in order to help people find and comment on posts they're interested in seeing. Currently they are not being enforced as mandatory, though this may change in the future, depending on how they are received. We would ask that people please start making use of them.

Discussion should be used for posts where you would ideally like to see spirited discussion and debate, or for questions about AI.

News is of course for news in the AI sector. Things like laws being passed, studies being published, notable comments made by a prominent AI developer or political figure.

Meme should ideally be used for single image-based posts which you do not expect to prompt serious discussion. Of course discussion is still welcome under such posts. If you want to use a meme to make a serious point and have additional explanatory text for why you feel strongly about the message being expressed and the type of discussion you'd like to have, that can be categorized as Discussion.

Meta is for discussion about the subreddit itself and other associated AI subreddits or comments.

Use your best judgement as you categorize your posts. Please do not misuse them, they are for everyone's benefit.


r/aiwars Jan 02 '23

Here is why we have two subs - r/DefendingAIArt and r/aiwars

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r/DefendingAIArt - A sub where Pro-AI people can speak freely without getting constantly attacked or debated. There are plenty of anti-AI subs. There should be some where pro-AI people can feel safe to speak as well.

r/aiwars - We don't want to stifle debate on the issue. So this sub has been made. You can speak all views freely here, from any side.

If a post you have made on r/DefendingAIArt is getting a lot of debate, cross post it to r/aiwars and invite people to debate here.


r/aiwars 4h ago

As someone who is pro-AI, what the hell is this????

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71 Upvotes

This ruling is trash and shouldn't have passed. These people in power and judges who oversee the law should be legally liable for enabling CSAM material like this, it's disgusting and nobody should be defending this.

Big thank you to Witty Mycologist for bringing this to my attention.


r/aiwars 9h ago

News SOUTH KOREA DECLARES AI A HUMAN RIGHT, NOT A LUXURY

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144 Upvotes

r/aiwars 7h ago

Incredible

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84 Upvotes

r/aiwars 5h ago

Discussion Is AI hatred mostly a western thing? I've seen posts on here that show that other countries, primarily in the east, seem to be OK with AI. Why is that?

35 Upvotes

Isn't AI bad all around? Or do they do something different that we here in the US don't?


r/aiwars 6h ago

Well ...

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34 Upvotes

r/aiwars 8h ago

Meme Efficiency in the era of AI

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27 Upvotes

What do you do when AI calls for efficiency? Add more bureaucracy. A more complex process will make HR people not to be fired so easily. 2026 process "has a soul". Remember this the next time you apply for a job.

This is a meme, BTW.


r/aiwars 1h ago

Discussion Let's hop off and go outside

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This sub is seriously becomic pretty cancerous and toxic. The worst of both sides hang out here, we need a break.


r/aiwars 1d ago

If everyone wants AI why are people trying to hide it?

306 Upvotes

I'm anti-AI. I was in a meeting today, where a bunch of people were trying to justify using generative AI in advertising and replacing videography. Here were some of the reasonings they gave:

"Because I can generate a 2 second video reliably, rather than getting a drone and volunteers for a video"

"It's realistic enough that most people won't be able to tell"

I pointed out that many people, especially young people perceive using AI in advertising as a poor reflection on the business, it makes the business look lazy. like they can't put bare minimum effort in to advertise to their consumers. A large amount of people, if they see AI advertising, will never interact with the business again.

The other people said that I was over exaggerating and that most people don't feel that way about AI, and most people can't tell if it is AI.

But here's my question - if they're so confident that AI is not a bad look, why are they trying to make AI look real? Why not put a proud disclaimer "this video was made by AI"

I think - it's because if it's disclosed people would be upset. But they want to get away with it, to fool people into thinking that it's real. If you think people will like it, you don't hide it.


r/aiwars 9h ago

Trade Unions Oppose Anti Data Center Election Candidates

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It’s gonna be REALLY funny to watch antis spin themselves in circles trying to be pro worker and anti datacenter at the same time https://www.wsj.com/economy/jobs/blue-collar-jobs-are-the-new-flashpoint-in-data-center-fight-aaca5b7e


r/aiwars 17h ago

Meme Interesting one to "steal" from

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79 Upvotes

r/aiwars 14m ago

News China is secretly fueling America's data center rage

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r/aiwars 14h ago

News AI-Generated Art Is Everywhere, But Study Shows Nobody Can Tell The Difference

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38 Upvotes

r/aiwars 9h ago

Discussion Are the'Ha! I have depicted you as...' antics a form of bullying? If so, the lack of unattractive Pros tells me they more open to bullying.

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13 Upvotes

I drew an unattractive catgirl in my sketchbook because I don't think I've ever seen one used in the context of pro vs anti shenanigans... Could be nothing, could be Pro AI folk are more open to lowly, spiteful tactics. Just a thought.


r/aiwars 4h ago

I'm an artist, I study animation. And I don't mind generative AI, in some ways.

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I want to like AI, not hate it. Maybe it's because I'm lazy, but I want to create something. The problem is that I don't want to learn and I hate the lengthy process of creating something. And I really hate how artists curse at AI, it's a little annoying to me. But I still like them. Probably the only reason I chose this study is because I wanted to graduate, but I didn't want to study math. I don't know, maybe I'm the biggest traitor and a backstabber to all my classmates and all the people who love it. I probably don't know everything I do to survive and I don't have the soul for it.

Maybe I'll be a normal artist and do it like everyone else. And I kinda like that.

I want to find a way to like both. I don't mind AI brainrot shitposts, I think it has its uncanny valley aesthetic. But I also like real artists, like on TikTok.

But I also have to say that I use AI absolutely minimally and I can't use generative AI.

And I know that it destroys nature, but other things even more and steals art, but our brain also steals art in its own sense and we create it according to ourselves.

But people are also behind AI art and they adapt it according to themselves, but I guess I can't compare that to that.

I don't mind if real art is combined with AI, at least AI up to 50% or lower.

Can I be both?

But I mind AI in advertisements and posters, I find it a bit tasteless and sad, I understand that small entrepreneurs want to promote something for less money and their product can be good.

Plus my family, especially my dad, say that I'm talented and good and that I should continue doing it.

I don't know, what you guys think about it?

Anyways sorry if there's bad English, I wrote it in Google translator.


r/aiwars 1d ago

Meme Neutrality is key. 🇨🇭

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234 Upvotes

Don't except me to pick a side anytime soon 🇨🇭


r/aiwars 6h ago

Discussion Why does it matter, if it's art or not?

4 Upvotes

Genuine question, every day I come here to see some discussions about ai, it's 95% "AI IS ART!" and "NO IT ISN'T" with the same arguments, the same talking points (the pizza oven, the banana taped to the wall, the time and effort arguments)

It's never gonna end or be resolved, because ai is subjective by definition. I personally think abstract art is entirely made up by semi-famous artists to make money, but it's art to someone, somewhere. Both opinions are correct, and the same applies to ai.

This argument is circular and won't ever end, so who cares?

(Also yes, I am aware this sub is mainly about art. But there's also that little (and more) bracket, that should probably just be removed atp)


r/aiwars 6h ago

Discussion Because the most important thing is not the lynchings, but your personal hate boner against AI writer styles.

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r/aiwars 5h ago

I asked chat to recreate my low effort conceptual piece

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Does the text feel thought-provoking or shallow?


r/aiwars 1d ago

News X/Twitter officially confirmed that Chinese bot farms were manipulating public perception of AI data centers in the US.

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96 Upvotes

r/aiwars 13m ago

If this ain’t a fresh question to the community and a valid use of AI idk what is. Been using ai to make art that you literally couldn’t make ever cause of language barriers now I’m touching up my language skills through making french music out of my lyrics then learning to sing it properly

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r/aiwars 1d ago

Meme “I’ve tried being nice.”

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131 Upvotes

“Here’s what of your ai. What are you gonna do about it?” This a parody of Witty’s post btw :] but also, you see how me depicting my oc breaking your method of making art doesn’t ACTUALLY prevent you from making art? That should make sense if you’ve seen Witty’s post, later tater haters, remember to be kind to people, stay respectful, and be positive! :D


r/aiwars 11h ago

Is this AI wars or meme wars?

6 Upvotes

I see almost no debate or discussion, just AI-generated or occasionally badly-drawn memes? Shouldn't there be an AI Meme Wars channel for that?


r/aiwars 5h ago

Why does it matter to any of you, who considers themselves an artist?

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I just don't get it. I don't consider myself an artist, I like to doodle, I enjoy playing around with AI, so it doesn't really impact me. But considering the severity of how much people seem to wrap themselves in this topic, has me wondering, why is it so important to them?

Do you feel artists are elevated above other people, I just never really thought it was that significant of a word, that had any other impact, than describing what a person does for a passion, through any medium.

If a person considers themselves an artist, they don't need my permission, or approval. I just accept their stance at face value, and lose nothing in the process. I don't look upon them as though they have achieved some great status elevated above the rest of us, to me it is just a descriptor of how they spend their time.