Procreate CEO Rejects Generative AI: A Bold Stance on Creativity

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Procreate CEO James Cuda announces the company will never integrate generative AI into its products.

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Cuda opposes generative AI, stating, “Creativity is made, not generated.” He criticizes the technology's impact on artists.

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In a video on X, Cuda expresses his disdain for generative AI and its effects on the creative industry.

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Procreate’s products are designed to support human creativity, avoiding AI integration to preserve artistic integrity.

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The company believes generative AI removes the humanity from creativity, describing it as “a moral threat.”

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Procreate’s statement emphasizes their commitment to human-made art over technological trends in the industry.

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Despite industry trends, Procreate sees avoiding generative AI as a path to a more exciting and fulfilling future.

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Procreate remains focused on enhancing human creativity, rejecting AI as a temporary tech craze that could undermine artistry.

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