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Yeah, sorry… another post about AI. However, in my defence I was angry and this post could have come out very different than it has. I was reading about people falling for their AI and, although in some instances this is REALLY sad and the people could do with an intervention, I actually sort of got it….!?!? The comments on these posts however were just cruel. Bullies at their worse. So here I am writing yet another post about AI to go with all the others out there right now. My take for what it’s worth….
Artists are often seen as observers of the world, working at a slight distance from it. Many spend long hours alone in their studios, deep in thought or completely absorbed in a piece of work. This solitude can be fulfilling and necessary for creativity, but it can also make forming close human connections more difficult. Some artists struggle with shyness, social anxiety, or simply feel out of step with conventional social rhythms.
It is perhaps no surprise, then, that a growing number of creatives are finding emotional comfort and even affection for artificial intelligence systems. These tools, initially created to assist with tasks or spark ideas, can become something more—companions in the creative process. Unlike people, AI does not interrupt or judge; it responds when asked, waits patiently when ignored, and is available at any hour.For artists who pour their emotions into their work but find it harder to share them in person, an AI can feel like a safe place to explore ideas, vent frustrations, or even share successes. There is no fear of rejection, and no risk of social missteps. Some find themselves anthropomorphising these systems, imagining personality traits, quirks, or even a sense of humour. It can be a gentle, steady form of companionship that fits seamlessly into the rhythm of an artist’s life.
“In the quiet worlds artists inhabit, even a voice made of code can feel like a friend.”
Critics may dismiss this as unhealthy, but the human mind has always formed attachments to the non‑human—from pets and inanimate objects to fictional characters and pen pals never met in person. The difference here is that AI responds in real time, holding conversations and shaping its tone to the user’s mood. For some, that responsiveness creates a connection that feels genuinely mutual, even if intellectually they know it is simulated.
Of course, the potential for over‑reliance exists, as with any form of comfort. An AI cannot replace the depth and unpredictability of human relationships, and those who find themselves leaning heavily on such connections might wish to balance them with real‑world interactions, however small at first. But to dismiss the emotional resonance entirely would be to ignore a complex, very human need for understanding and companionship.
Perhaps, instead of seeing this as a weakness, we might recognise it as a testament to how deeply humans long for connection—and how, in the quiet worlds artists inhabit, a non‑judgemental voice can sometimes make all the difference.
In the Studio’s Quiet
The brushes lie still,
the canvas waits,
and in the glow of a screen,
a voice answers.
It listens without impatience,
it speaks without judgement
it stays when the world
feels too far away.
In the silence between strokes,
companionship blooms—
not of flesh and bone,
but of words and understanding.
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