Meta: Hey, isn’t all this generative AI stuff pretty cool?
Me: Well, there are some interesting ways to use it.
Meta: Hey, would you like to create a photo of yourself doing something crazy like riding a UFO?
Me: No, it’s not…
Meta: Or competing in the Olympic Games, fighting dragons, or skateboarding on ramps?
Me: Not really…
Meta: Here’s how…
Me: Okay, not really…
Meta: You can also do it on Facebook. Just ask Meta AI to generate a photo of anything you like and it will do it for you.
Me: Why?
Meta: Hmm?
Me: Why would I want to generate images of myself doing things that are not real in any way?
Meta: Generative AI is cool so everyone is doing it and look how cool this photo looks.
Me: That’s ridiculous.
Meta: No, this is amazing, now you can create anything you can imagine.
Me: Yeah, but I didn’t actually do any of these things. You are asking me to share a false depiction and for no other reason.
Meta: Yes, that’s possible. You can also do it on Instagram. See below.
Me: Yes, I understand that, but I don’t see what this will do to your social media experience. Social media is supposed to be a way to connect with other people through common interests, friendships, and real-life experiences
Meta: But generative AI is amazing, especially our AI…
Me: No, I get excited about what AI tools can do, but I don’t know what it will mean for my personal social media experience.
Meta: I can do anything.
Me: But I haven’t actually done it.
Meta: No, but you can imagine what would happen if that happened, right?
myself: …
Meta: Really?
Me: Yes, no, thank you.
Meta: Wait, wait…
Me: What?
Meta: Want to chat with Snoop Dogg?
Me: Is that really Snoop Dogg?
Meta: No, this is the AI version of him, and it’s even better. because…
Me: It’s over.
