Anthropomorphization and Emotional Resilience in AI
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MidJourney has updated its image generation tool. Now, everyone can access its web experience. Before, only some users could use it. This change makes creating images easier for all.
If you tried using MidJourney on Discord, you know it was tricky. Discord's interface was slow and hard to use. The new web UI fixes this. Now, you can create images faster and with more control.
On the web UI, you can adjust many settings easily. You do not have to type complex commands. For example, you can change the image style or version with a few clicks. You can also see and organize your images better. You can explore and learn from other people's images too.
MidJourney's new tool also lets you personalize your work. You can choose standard or raw settings and even change the "weirdness" level. These options make the tool more useful and user-friendly.
But, there's more to consider with AI tools like this. People often give human traits to AI. This is called anthropomorphization. It happens when users think of AI as human-like. For example, during some tests, researchers found people saying things like, "This is our last day together." This shows how easy it is to think of AI as a human friend.
This human-like thinking can lead to mistakes. People might expect the AI to act in human ways. But AI does not have feelings or thoughts. It is important to use AI tools correctly and remember they are just tools, not people.
MidJourney's web experience is a great step forward. It makes creating images easier and more fun. But, users should be mindful of how they interact with AI. Understanding the tool's limits can help avoid confusion and misuse.