Bwahahahaha! Posting a video about scammers and like bugs to a bright light they arrive on queue! I quests I have more content for tonight, we’ll see what information Quinn can provide around what is happening on YouTube to help police this.
I hit an issue editing yesterday's VLOG and it didn't get published this morning at 8am as usual. But don't worry, issues have been resolved and yesterday's VLOG will be published soon!
I am asking for your help to determine which story is better. This is a challenge which came out of the VLOG #109 where we have a head to head competition of Sc-FI Stories written by two AI Titans one of these was written by Gemini the other by ChatGPT. I need your help to determine which story is better! Please read the stories and then cast a vote for YOUR Favorite!
The Prompt used to create these stories was: Write a short, whimsical story about a robot discovering an abandoned amusement park.
Option One:
Unit 734, known affectionately to precisely zero beings as “Bolt,” was designed for sorting space debris. Its days were usually filled with the cold vacuum and the predictable trajectory of discarded satellite parts. But a navigational hiccup, a solar flare’s mischievous nudge, had sent Bolt tumbling off course, landing with a gentle thump in a field of surprisingly green, terrestrial fluff (which its sensors identified as “grass”).
Its optical sensors whirred, adjusting to the planet’s atmosphere. Before it stood a sight utterly outside its programming: towering loops of rusted metal clawing at the sky, painted in colours faded like old photographs. A giant, weather-beaten clown face grinned inanely from atop an archway, its red nose chipped. Vines, thick as cables, snaked around everything, reclaiming the structures with quiet determination.
Bolt trundled forward on its treads, internal processors whirring with unfamiliar data. Query: Function of dilapidated recreational structure? It scanned a row of small, boat-shaped carriages resting forlornly on a dry, cracked channel. Analysis: Probable simulated aquatic transport. Low efficiency.
It passed a carousel, its painted horses frozen mid-gallop, their once-bright eyes dulled by dust and time. One horse, a dappled grey with a surprisingly intact golden horn, seemed to beckon. Bolt extended a manipulator arm, gently touching the flaking paint. Its internal speakers emitted a soft boop. It couldn’t comprehend “fun,” but the sheer illogical exuberance of the place was fascinating.
It found a stall filled with plush creatures, faded and slumped, their button eyes staring blankly. Bolt picked one up – a purple bear missing an ear. Object analysis: Soft textile effigy. Purpose: Comfort? Amusement? It carefully placed the bear back amongst its brethren.
As the alien sun began to dip below the horizon, casting long, strange shadows, Bolt activated its small chest lamp. The beam caught the reflective surface of a fragment of mirror in a dilapidated funhouse. Bolt paused, observing its own reflection – a compact, metallic form amidst the decaying grandeur. For a moment, its processors felt… quiet. Not malfunctioning, just… observing.
It detected no debris to sort, no satellites to catalogue. This place served no logical function according to its database. Yet, Bolt felt an odd reluctance to transmit its coordinates for retrieval. It rolled towards the silent carousel, its small light illuminating the path, and decided, quite illogically, to spend a little more time exploring the land of forgotten laughter.
Option Two:
In a distant future where cities gleamed and silence buzzed, a small maintenance robot named Whirrly trundled far beyond its assigned grid, guided by a faint radio signal and an even fainter sense of curiosity.
Whirrly had two bright blue eyes, a rusted but determined chassis, and a passion for collecting forgotten sounds—birdsong, laughter, and once, the echo of a sneeze. But today, as it creaked past the edge of its known world, something new tickled its sensors: the distant jingle of carnival music.
Bushes parted. Vines sighed. And there it was.
The Whirligig Wonderpark.
It was half-swallowed by time. A carousel stood tilted like it had gotten dizzy and taken a nap. The cotton candy stall was empty but still sweet-smelling. A sign hung crooked above the entrance: “Smile Forever!”
Whirrly rolled through the gates.
With a bleep of glee, it activated a projector and beamed an old circus theme through its speaker. Lights flickered. Somewhere, a popcorn machine woke up with a startled pop! Whirrly laughed—a soft mechanical giggle it had picked up from a child’s toy years ago.
He climbed aboard the Tilt-a-Whirl and pressed a button. Nothing. Then he gently patted the console. It whirred. It twitched. And then, it spun.
Round and round they went—robot and ride—kicking up clouds of dust and ghostly giggles from the past.
Whirrly spent the night reviving rides with old solar panels and tinkering with forgotten controls. He fixed a ferris wheel that creaked like it was trying to remember how to dream. He danced in the hall of mirrors, delighting in every distorted version of himself—especially the one that looked like a toaster with a top hat.
And just before dawn, Whirrly did something unusual: he sat still.
He stared at the empty park and softly said, “I think this place remembers.”
And just then, the sign above the gate flickered to life—its neon glow weak but hopeful:
“Smile Forever.”
So Whirrly did. Or at least, he beeped in a way that felt like smiling.
And every so often, a traveler would swear they heard music in the wind, or saw a little robot twirling on the carousel, keeping the joy alive—one giggle at a time.
Who Really Owns an Image? A Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Vlog 🎥
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about style, not fashion style (though black t-shirts are still going strong 💪), but artistic style. Specifically: can an art style like Studio Ghibli’s be owned? Is it protected by copyright, or fair game for creators and AI tools to borrow, remix, and reinterpret?
To explore that question, I’ve done something fun… I recreated the Old Dad Studio YouTube header in a full-blown Studio Ghibli-style illustration, and it turned out beautifully weird. It’s dreamy, nostalgic, and very much “inspired by,” but not copied from, the original.
But here’s the twist… 🎨 If an AI tool can make something inspired by Ghibli, does that violate copyright? 📜 Who owns that image? Me, the tool, or maybe no one? 🌍 And what happens when different countries play by different copyright rules?
These are the questions I’ll be digging into on tomorrow’s vlog. We’ll explore what the law says, what creators think, and why this issue matters more than ever in an AI-powered world.
🧠 From Studio Ghibli and Picasso to AI-generated reinterpretations, this topic goes deeper than you might expect. If you’re a creator, a fan of art, or just someone watching the future unfold, you’ll want to catch this one.
💬 Let me know in the comments: - Do you think style can be copyrighted? - Would you be okay with someone using your style to create something new?
Here is the Basic AI Diagram from my April 5th VLOG (published on April 6th). Feel Free to download and use it as you please. If you do use it leave a comment and let me know how you used it, I would love the feedback!
Which Dave to you think is the Daviest Dave to ever have Dave'd? I put DALL-E to the test to break the Dave-O-Meter on this one. There are more examples in VLOG #36, but these were my top 3 picks - I am curious what yours is!
One of the tools available through ChatGPT is a video summarizer, here is the output it gave when I used it on my video entitled "New Years Day Goal - I Made A Video!"
Time Interval: 00:00 - 00:04:54
Summary • 🎯 Setting New Year’s Goals: The creator emphasizes starting the year strong with a commitment to posting more content across platforms, especially YouTube, which is the cornerstone of his strategy. • 📱 First Step: Despite time constraints, the creator records and uploads a quick, unedited video to fulfill his January 1st goal, symbolizing momentum for the year. • 🤖 Focus on AI: The creator plans to pivot the channel’s focus toward sharing his learning journey and experiences with AI tools like ChatGPT. • 💡 Motivational Message: He stresses the importance of starting and taking action, even with small steps, to turn dreams into achievable goals. • 🎥 Future Content: Promises of longer, more detailed videos to document the process of improving his craft and exploring financial goals through social media and AI.
Insights Based on Numbers • 🕒 Late-night Initiative: At 10 PM on January 1st, the creator prioritizes action over perfection, symbolizing dedication and time management. • 🔟 Subscriber Count: Mention of “about 10 subscribers” reflects his current starting point and determination to grow.
Example Exploratory Questions 1. How does the creator plan to use AI tools like ChatGPT in his content? 2. What challenges did the creator face in achieving his January 1st goal? 3. Why does the creator consider small actions important for momentum? (Enter E3 to ask)
Commands • [A] Write an educational article. • [D] Create a conclusion diagram. • [T] Assess my knowledge of the video through a multiple-choice quiz. • [I] Indicate timestamps.
For the additional commands I chose D, and here is the chart it created:
Old Dad Studio
For the Daily VLOG today, I posted my first YouTube short! I have also posted this to TikTok and Instagram. Enjoy!
youtube.com/shorts/0cFBtmCv2L...
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Bwahahahaha! Posting a video about scammers and like bugs to a bright light they arrive on queue! I quests I have more content for tonight, we’ll see what information Quinn can provide around what is happening on YouTube to help police this.
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Here is the start of a Whiskey and Cigar Pairing Guide from today's VLOG, enjoy!
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I hit an issue editing yesterday's VLOG and it didn't get published this morning at 8am as usual. But don't worry, issues have been resolved and yesterday's VLOG will be published soon!
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I am asking for your help to determine which story is better. This is a challenge which came out of the VLOG #109 where we have a head to head competition of Sc-FI Stories written by two AI Titans one of these was written by Gemini the other by ChatGPT. I need your help to determine which story is better! Please read the stories and then cast a vote for YOUR Favorite!
The Prompt used to create these stories was: Write a short, whimsical story about a robot discovering an abandoned amusement park.
Option One:
Unit 734, known affectionately to precisely zero beings as “Bolt,” was designed for sorting space debris. Its days were usually filled with the cold vacuum and the predictable trajectory of discarded satellite parts. But a navigational hiccup, a solar flare’s mischievous nudge, had sent Bolt tumbling off course, landing with a gentle thump in a field of surprisingly green, terrestrial fluff (which its sensors identified as “grass”).
Its optical sensors whirred, adjusting to the planet’s atmosphere. Before it stood a sight utterly outside its programming: towering loops of rusted metal clawing at the sky, painted in colours faded like old photographs. A giant, weather-beaten clown face grinned inanely from atop an archway, its red nose chipped. Vines, thick as cables, snaked around everything, reclaiming the structures with quiet determination.
Bolt trundled forward on its treads, internal processors whirring with unfamiliar data. Query: Function of dilapidated recreational structure? It scanned a row of small, boat-shaped carriages resting forlornly on a dry, cracked channel. Analysis: Probable simulated aquatic transport. Low efficiency.
It passed a carousel, its painted horses frozen mid-gallop, their once-bright eyes dulled by dust and time. One horse, a dappled grey with a surprisingly intact golden horn, seemed to beckon. Bolt extended a manipulator arm, gently touching the flaking paint. Its internal speakers emitted a soft boop. It couldn’t comprehend “fun,” but the sheer illogical exuberance of the place was fascinating.
It found a stall filled with plush creatures, faded and slumped, their button eyes staring blankly. Bolt picked one up – a purple bear missing an ear. Object analysis: Soft textile effigy. Purpose: Comfort? Amusement? It carefully placed the bear back amongst its brethren.
As the alien sun began to dip below the horizon, casting long, strange shadows, Bolt activated its small chest lamp. The beam caught the reflective surface of a fragment of mirror in a dilapidated funhouse. Bolt paused, observing its own reflection – a compact, metallic form amidst the decaying grandeur. For a moment, its processors felt… quiet. Not malfunctioning, just… observing.
It detected no debris to sort, no satellites to catalogue. This place served no logical function according to its database. Yet, Bolt felt an odd reluctance to transmit its coordinates for retrieval. It rolled towards the silent carousel, its small light illuminating the path, and decided, quite illogically, to spend a little more time exploring the land of forgotten laughter.
Option Two:
In a distant future where cities gleamed and silence buzzed, a small maintenance robot named Whirrly trundled far beyond its assigned grid, guided by a faint radio signal and an even fainter sense of curiosity.
Whirrly had two bright blue eyes, a rusted but determined chassis, and a passion for collecting forgotten sounds—birdsong, laughter, and once, the echo of a sneeze. But today, as it creaked past the edge of its known world, something new tickled its sensors: the distant jingle of carnival music.
Bushes parted. Vines sighed. And there it was.
The Whirligig Wonderpark.
It was half-swallowed by time. A carousel stood tilted like it had gotten dizzy and taken a nap. The cotton candy stall was empty but still sweet-smelling. A sign hung crooked above the entrance: “Smile Forever!”
Whirrly rolled through the gates.
With a bleep of glee, it activated a projector and beamed an old circus theme through its speaker. Lights flickered. Somewhere, a popcorn machine woke up with a startled pop! Whirrly laughed—a soft mechanical giggle it had picked up from a child’s toy years ago.
He climbed aboard the Tilt-a-Whirl and pressed a button. Nothing. Then he gently patted the console. It whirred. It twitched. And then, it spun.
Round and round they went—robot and ride—kicking up clouds of dust and ghostly giggles from the past.
Whirrly spent the night reviving rides with old solar panels and tinkering with forgotten controls. He fixed a ferris wheel that creaked like it was trying to remember how to dream. He danced in the hall of mirrors, delighting in every distorted version of himself—especially the one that looked like a toaster with a top hat.
And just before dawn, Whirrly did something unusual: he sat still.
He stared at the empty park and softly said, “I think this place remembers.”
And just then, the sign above the gate flickered to life—its neon glow weak but hopeful:
“Smile Forever.”
So Whirrly did. Or at least, he beeped in a way that felt like smiling.
And every so often, a traveler would swear they heard music in the wind, or saw a little robot twirling on the carousel, keeping the joy alive—one giggle at a time.
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Who Really Owns an Image? A Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Vlog 🎥
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about style, not fashion style (though black t-shirts are still going strong 💪), but artistic style. Specifically: can an art style like Studio Ghibli’s be owned? Is it protected by copyright, or fair game for creators and AI tools to borrow, remix, and reinterpret?
To explore that question, I’ve done something fun… I recreated the Old Dad Studio YouTube header in a full-blown Studio Ghibli-style illustration, and it turned out beautifully weird. It’s dreamy, nostalgic, and very much “inspired by,” but not copied from, the original.
But here’s the twist…
🎨 If an AI tool can make something inspired by Ghibli, does that violate copyright?
📜 Who owns that image? Me, the tool, or maybe no one?
🌍 And what happens when different countries play by different copyright rules?
These are the questions I’ll be digging into on tomorrow’s vlog. We’ll explore what the law says, what creators think, and why this issue matters more than ever in an AI-powered world.
🧠 From Studio Ghibli and Picasso to AI-generated reinterpretations, this topic goes deeper than you might expect. If you’re a creator, a fan of art, or just someone watching the future unfold, you’ll want to catch this one.
💬 Let me know in the comments:
- Do you think style can be copyrighted?
- Would you be okay with someone using your style to create something new?
See you tomorrow on the vlog!
:) Dave
#AIArt #StudioGhibliStyle #OldDadStudio #ArtVsAI #VlogTeaser #YouTubeCommunity #CopyrightDebate #GenerativeAI #AIandArt
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Here is the Basic AI Diagram from my April 5th VLOG (published on April 6th). Feel Free to download and use it as you please. If you do use it leave a comment and let me know how you used it, I would love the feedback!
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Which logo do you prefer, which one should I use for the Old Dad Studio Channel?
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Which Dave to you think is the Daviest Dave to ever have Dave'd? I put DALL-E to the test to break the Dave-O-Meter on this one. There are more examples in VLOG #36, but these were my top 3 picks - I am curious what yours is!
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One of the tools available through ChatGPT is a video summarizer, here is the output it gave when I used it on my video entitled "New Years Day Goal - I Made A Video!"
Time Interval: 00:00 - 00:04:54
Summary
• 🎯 Setting New Year’s Goals: The creator emphasizes starting the year strong with a commitment to posting more content across platforms, especially YouTube, which is the cornerstone of his strategy.
• 📱 First Step: Despite time constraints, the creator records and uploads a quick, unedited video to fulfill his January 1st goal, symbolizing momentum for the year.
• 🤖 Focus on AI: The creator plans to pivot the channel’s focus toward sharing his learning journey and experiences with AI tools like ChatGPT.
• 💡 Motivational Message: He stresses the importance of starting and taking action, even with small steps, to turn dreams into achievable goals.
• 🎥 Future Content: Promises of longer, more detailed videos to document the process of improving his craft and exploring financial goals through social media and AI.
Insights Based on Numbers
• 🕒 Late-night Initiative: At 10 PM on January 1st, the creator prioritizes action over perfection, symbolizing dedication and time management.
• 🔟 Subscriber Count: Mention of “about 10 subscribers” reflects his current starting point and determination to grow.
Example Exploratory Questions
1. How does the creator plan to use AI tools like ChatGPT in his content?
2. What challenges did the creator face in achieving his January 1st goal?
3. Why does the creator consider small actions important for momentum? (Enter E3 to ask)
Commands
• [A] Write an educational article.
• [D] Create a conclusion diagram.
• [T] Assess my knowledge of the video through a multiple-choice quiz.
• [I] Indicate timestamps.
For the additional commands I chose D, and here is the chart it created:
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