Part 2/9:
Personal Experience and Decision to Withdraw AI Tools
A core part of his message centers on his own contributions to AI art projects, notably the Auto Muse series, which involved code and videos he has now taken down. For Shapiro, these decisions stem from a recognition that releasing tools capable of generating entire novels or fiction could inadvertently harm his friends and fellow creatives. He emphasizes that his choice is about preserving relationships and avoiding contributing to a wave of AI-powered content that may devalue human endeavors.