The downsides of AI for young creators

A 20-year-old filmmaker behind a viral horror project called "Backrooms" admits they feel no excitement about AI tools. They see them as more of a problem than progress. To this creator, AI doesn't bring fresh inspiration but feels like a shortcut that skips real creativity. It mirrors bigger issues in culture and money that make people feel stuck. Backrooms became popular online after fans shared their own versions of the eerie empty world. Yet the person who made it says they don’t want parts of it made by machines. They want people to make things with their own hands and minds.AI image generators can pump out pictures fast, but many users say the results feel hollow. Content feels less personal. A young director describes it as missing the human touch that makes art matter. For them, AI art feels like buying a cake from a shop instead of baking one themselves. The debate isn’t just about art. Some worry AI could replace real jobs in creative fields. Others use it to speed up small tasks, like brainstorming ideas. But the question remains: if AI offers quick fixes, does it also drain the meaning from what we create? Many young creators grew up with technology constantly changing. They’ve seen trends come and go faster than ever. Now, AI is just another tool that promises more but delivers less emotion.