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AI-generated artwork draws ire at local Johnny Appleseed Days festival

Original: Went to the local annual event we call “Johnny Appleseed Days” here in town. It was 94°F so that sucked. What stood out

A visitor at the annual Johnny Appleseed Days festival in their town reported that 94°F heat was not the worst part of the event. They said the most striking feature was an abundance of AI-generated imagery on signs and T-shirts, and voiced hope that the generative AI bubble bursts so independent designers can regain work.

Why now: Growing public frustration with AI-generated art replacing human designers at local events and merchandise

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• Went to the local annual event we call “Johnny Appleseed Days” here in town. It was 94°F so that sucked. What stood out most was the abundance of AI slop in signs and T-shirts. I really hope this bubble bursts so people can go back to legit designers again. # art # antiAI · devlord@hachyderm.io · 2

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