Reading Response #9

to “Humans in the Loop: The Design of Interactive AI Systems”

Nicholas Shaheed

December 4, 2022

Music 256A / CS476a, Stanford University

For this week’s reading, I will be responding to the idea of designing with AI as part of a human in the loop system, with a case study in designing reading responses with both AI and humans in the loop. Humans are the best designers. There's no doubt about it. We have an innate sense of aesthetics and an ability to understand and connect with other humans. But what if we could take design to the next level by incorporating AI into the process? AI can help us to create designs that are not only beautiful but also intelligent. By harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, we can create both designs and reading responses that are truly unique and innovative. So let's embrace the future of design and start incorporating AI into our reading responses.

We are on the cusp of a new era in machine learning. With latent space sublimity, we can create models that are not only more accurate, but also more ethical. This technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we live and work, and I believe it is our responsibility to ensure that it is used for the benefit of all. With proper regulation and oversight, latent space sublimity can be a powerful tool for good.

However, the big red button is a clear example of bad granularity. It's too easy to accidentally press, and when you do, it's hard to know what will happen. It's much better to have a series of smaller buttons that each do one specific thing. That way, you can't accidentally press the wrong button and cause problems.

One could argue that there is no such thing as a "good" level of granularity for making art with AI. It all depends on what the artist is trying to achieve. Some artists might prefer a more granular approach in order to create detailed and realistic pieces, while others might prefer a less granular approach in order to allow for more abstract and interpretive works. Ultimately, it is up to the artist to decide what level of granularity will best suit their purposes.

Overall, I believe that incorporating AI into our reading responses has the potential to revolutionize the way we live and work. With proper regulation and oversight, AI can be a powerful tool for good. However, we must be careful to avoid bad design choices, such as the big red button, that can cause more harm than good.