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Alice and Sparkle
The children's book covered in The Washington Post, TIME Magazine, Le Figaro, NBC News, and media worldwide.
This is a story about a young girl named Alice who discovers the magic of artificial intelligence. She creates her own AI, named Sparkle, and together they go on adventures and use their combined knowledge to make the world a better place. The story explores the incredible abilities of AI and the importance of using them for good. It is a tale of friendship and exploration, filled with magic and wonder.
Alice and Sparkle is a children's story at heart that hopes to inspire children, encourage their curiosity and learning, in one of the most technologically exciting moments in our lifetime.
This book was also co-created using AI tools to both aid in writing and illustration and is the first of its kind to do so.
Soon after its release, Alice and Sparkle started an important discussion around how the creators of AI image generation tools have a responsibility to protect artists and their work. The hope is that this leads to a series of empowering tools that are built responsibly, benefiting and enabling a new set of creators while also protecting those that inspired all of them.
This is a story about a young girl named Alice who discovers the magic of artificial intelligence. She creates her own AI, named Sparkle, and together they go on adventures and use their combined knowledge to make the world a better place. The story explores the incredible abilities of AI and the importance of using them for good. It is a tale of friendship and exploration, filled with magic and wonder.
Alice and Sparkle is a children's story at heart that hopes to inspire children, encourage their curiosity and learning, in one of the most technologically exciting moments in our lifetime.
This book was also co-created using AI tools to both aid in writing and illustration and is the first of its kind to do so.
Soon after its release, Alice and Sparkle started an important discussion around how the creators of AI image generation tools have a responsibility to protect artists and their work. The hope is that this leads to a series of empowering tools that are built responsibly, benefiting and enabling a new set of creators while also protecting those that inspired all of them.
26 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 4, 2022
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January 18, 2023I haven’t actually read this so I’m not going to rate it, I just read an article about it, but I find it quite interesting. You see Ammaar Reshi didn’t actually write it (even though his name is on the cover) and he didn’t illustrate it. The real “artists� behind it are ChatGTP (the writer) and Midjourney (the illustrator). Reshi just asked these AIs for this kind of story, and these kinds of illustrations.
So shouldn’t ChatGTP and Midjourney have had their names on the cover? Perhaps, and perhaps not. Perhaps one should look at this like a ghost written work. Ghost writers get paid for the work, but don’t get credit. Still that doesn’t cover it either? Reshi told the world ChatGTP and Midjourney wrote and illustrated this book. Not much “ghost� about that, and they didn’t even get paid.
Then there is actually the other problem which is that both AIs are using the works of human artists to create “their� works. So shouldn’t those human artists be credited for this work at the very least? One could possibly think of this in terms of the way artists are under influences from other artists, but of course AI is in a very different situation to human artists, as humans have to eat and sleep and basically live, while AI can scan artworks constantly 24/7.
Good or bad as this book may be, it poses some interesting ethical questions which I really don’t know the answers to. I haven’t really seen a good answer from anyone how we are supposed to deal with these new kind of “artists�, but I suppose they are here to stay.
The whole thing made me think of by the human author .
So shouldn’t ChatGTP and Midjourney have had their names on the cover? Perhaps, and perhaps not. Perhaps one should look at this like a ghost written work. Ghost writers get paid for the work, but don’t get credit. Still that doesn’t cover it either? Reshi told the world ChatGTP and Midjourney wrote and illustrated this book. Not much “ghost� about that, and they didn’t even get paid.
Then there is actually the other problem which is that both AIs are using the works of human artists to create “their� works. So shouldn’t those human artists be credited for this work at the very least? One could possibly think of this in terms of the way artists are under influences from other artists, but of course AI is in a very different situation to human artists, as humans have to eat and sleep and basically live, while AI can scan artworks constantly 24/7.
Good or bad as this book may be, it poses some interesting ethical questions which I really don’t know the answers to. I haven’t really seen a good answer from anyone how we are supposed to deal with these new kind of “artists�, but I suppose they are here to stay.
The whole thing made me think of by the human author .
December 12, 2022
I believe this book contributes heavily to the decay of art, and will make food for the soul more sparse.
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December 13, 2022This is theft.
This book is the epitomy of what's wrong with current image/text generation AI and I wouldn't recommend it to any child's library.
AI software currently uses *copyrighted* images without paying royalties or credit to the artists it draws from. The images in this book are essentially very good collage that steals jobs from independent artists while simultaneously stealing their art.
This is also true for text generation, which takes scraps from articles, books, and blogs.
It's great to teach kids appreciation for technology, but not pirateware. There's no mention of how to use AI responsibly, which in a book geared towards young children learning lessons like sharing seems like a pretty big oversight.
This book is the epitomy of what's wrong with current image/text generation AI and I wouldn't recommend it to any child's library.
AI software currently uses *copyrighted* images without paying royalties or credit to the artists it draws from. The images in this book are essentially very good collage that steals jobs from independent artists while simultaneously stealing their art.
This is also true for text generation, which takes scraps from articles, books, and blogs.
It's great to teach kids appreciation for technology, but not pirateware. There's no mention of how to use AI responsibly, which in a book geared towards young children learning lessons like sharing seems like a pretty big oversight.
December 13, 2022
Hayao Miyazaki of Studio Ghibli said about AI art: "I strongly feel that this is an insult to life itself".
AI "makes" art by stealing from human artists, that's so very immoral and disrespectful, simply disgusting behavior. There went no love or thought into "making" this children's (!!!) Book. Children deserve so much more and better than this.
AI "makes" art by stealing from human artists, that's so very immoral and disrespectful, simply disgusting behavior. There went no love or thought into "making" this children's (!!!) Book. Children deserve so much more and better than this.
December 14, 2022
Can’t claim something you didn’t actually make.
December 14, 2022
No actual story, images repetitive and inconsistent
The description says a girl and her AI robot go on adventures together,but none of those adventures are described or shown in the images. Editing was needed with errors in the writing and inconsistencies in the images, which robot is sparkle, which girl is Alice? Alice's face and eyes change almost every page and the robot doesn't stay the same. It's like someone who had heard about a children's story but never actually read and enjoyed one wrote and illustrated the book. Straight to the $1 clearance bin. Hard pass.
The description says a girl and her AI robot go on adventures together,but none of those adventures are described or shown in the images. Editing was needed with errors in the writing and inconsistencies in the images, which robot is sparkle, which girl is Alice? Alice's face and eyes change almost every page and the robot doesn't stay the same. It's like someone who had heard about a children's story but never actually read and enjoyed one wrote and illustrated the book. Straight to the $1 clearance bin. Hard pass.
December 13, 2022
Dropping a review to say that “writing� or “illustrating� a book using AI is theft and spits in the face of every author and illustrator in existence :)
December 12, 2022
-1 / 5 stars
Art and “story� are all generated by AI. Despite this, the “author� had the balls to slap his name on the cover as if he did anything of merit.
This is not art. This is theft. I would ask the author to feel shame but that would require him having a spine.
Art and “story� are all generated by AI. Despite this, the “author� had the balls to slap his name on the cover as if he did anything of merit.
This is not art. This is theft. I would ask the author to feel shame but that would require him having a spine.
December 21, 2022
Using AI, which strips ACTUAL ARTIST’S work to create the generated images for this book, is theft and limiting the opportunities of actual people who create art in the first place. Absolutely cannot support a work like this.
December 13, 2022
The art is cute, and I love the story concept. It's also neat that it was written by a person AND an AI bot.... about a little girl who creates an AI robot.
However for this story to really resonate it should have been longer, like at least an easy reader. What did Alice DO to invent Sparkle? Tell me more about the fun adventures they had together. Etc.
As with anything innovative, there was a LOT of noise/controversy around this book and it's hard to know fact from fiction. I hope that the author does continue to try AI collaboration, presuming it can be done ethically.
However for this story to really resonate it should have been longer, like at least an easy reader. What did Alice DO to invent Sparkle? Tell me more about the fun adventures they had together. Etc.
As with anything innovative, there was a LOT of noise/controversy around this book and it's hard to know fact from fiction. I hope that the author does continue to try AI collaboration, presuming it can be done ethically.
January 18, 2023
This has less artistic merit than Empress Theresa, The Eye of Argon, My Immortal, and (may God forgive me for saying this) Fifty Shades of Grey/Master of the Universe.
You know why?
Because at least the authors of these books actually bothered to write their own stories (No matter how bad these stories were) instead of just using an AI to do everything for them.
You know why?
Because at least the authors of these books actually bothered to write their own stories (No matter how bad these stories were) instead of just using an AI to do everything for them.
December 20, 2022
Not a terrible story for the reading level. Capable of generating discussion with a child reader as to friendship, caregiving and guidance, technology, etc., with an additional level possible due to how the book was created, about AI, narrators and readers, the nature of authorship, and other introductory critical theory (“Do you think it is any better or worse story because much of it was procedurally written and illustrated by machine? Is it different from a human writer or illustrator using a computer? A pencil? How?�) Ultimately, like anything, you will get out of it what you put into it.
January 10, 2023
Ammaar Reshi has given us something tangible that we can uphold to criticize AI art and AI text. As a thought experiment, I applaud Reshi. He's tested the waters with AI, demonstrating abilities and limitations. I've gotten it for my library to discuss with students the ethics and impact this will have on the publishing industry.
Though, as a children's book, it doesn't work. There is no narrative arc, conflict, or anything redeeming as a story. A children's book must be more than inconsistent pretty pictures.
Though, as a children's book, it doesn't work. There is no narrative arc, conflict, or anything redeeming as a story. A children's book must be more than inconsistent pretty pictures.
February 7, 2023
Interesting!
I am very grateful the human author took this daring plunge. I was too curious not to buy it. The story was decent. The human author could have developed it more, but it's not bad. The artwork was a little inconsistent and disconnected, but the color & style was beautiful and captivating. This is the tip of the iceberg in AI capability. Thank you, Ammaar. Much luck and success in your future endeavors.
I am very grateful the human author took this daring plunge. I was too curious not to buy it. The story was decent. The human author could have developed it more, but it's not bad. The artwork was a little inconsistent and disconnected, but the color & style was beautiful and captivating. This is the tip of the iceberg in AI capability. Thank you, Ammaar. Much luck and success in your future endeavors.
January 19, 2023
Writing and illustrating a book takes human talent, not just prompts plugged into a robot. We are not all qualified to do everything, despite technological advances.
February 10, 2023
The saying goes “Those who can’t do, teach,� unless you’re a tech bro, of course. Then you create a poorly written children’s book with sloppy art and storytelling because you’re too lazy and contemptuous to do any of the actual labor that goes into creative ventures and just piggyback others AI that doesn’t credit the source.
Thankfully, this effort serves as an effective advertisement against actually buying it: why pay for mediocre AI creations when you can just purchase the tech and do it yourself?
Thankfully, this effort serves as an effective advertisement against actually buying it: why pay for mediocre AI creations when you can just purchase the tech and do it yourself?
January 29, 2023
AI generated? I had to check it out. ChatGPT for text content, MidJourney for the graphics � it’s the future. Be a good parent and read this to your young ones.
April 13, 2023
This was a fun book to read through amidst the news and concern of AI tools like ChatGPT. It is a great example of both what AI can do and what it’s limitations are.
October 4, 2024
The author whined about my review and got it deleted because it contained a truthful statement by me about how I’d react to seeing the author aflame. How sad. I want to be accurate in my review but the terms and conditions of the app make it hard. The best I can say is that the “author� is a grifter. I put author in quotes because the “author� I’m referring to has as much to do with the creation of this book as you and I� in the sense that you and I have done almost nothing to make this book a reality. He stole YOUR comments and YOUR books and amalgamated the insights on and APP and “made� this.
If you enjoy this book or even if you don’t see the problem with it, then congratulations - you aren’t mature enough to think about and discuss the problems of the world. Ignorance is absolutely bliss in this regard so trust me - you’re good. Stay there. Be dumb and numb.
If you enjoy this book or even if you don’t see the problem with it, then congratulations - you aren’t mature enough to think about and discuss the problems of the world. Ignorance is absolutely bliss in this regard so trust me - you’re good. Stay there. Be dumb and numb.
October 4, 2024
Sometimes I'll enjoy someone's work and then AFTERWARDS I discover they are a piece of shit human. In those cases, I don't know what to do. Do I stop listening to Chris Brown, R Kelly, etc? Do I throw out my Red Hot Chili Peppers albums? It's hard to say.
At least with Ammaar Reshi, he's letting you know upfront that he's a grifting douchebag with the moral compass of a table or plastic spoon. At least he lets you know before you purchase the book that his mother failed as a parent.
I'm not allowed to say what I really feel because Ms. Reshi will complain to Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ at have my review removed. But I hope I meet Ms. Reshi one day so I can let her know how I really feel about people who steal from artists....
It's the female Robin Hood....except she's robbing the poor and paying herself their wages. And trying to look like an interesting person at the same time.
At least with Ammaar Reshi, he's letting you know upfront that he's a grifting douchebag with the moral compass of a table or plastic spoon. At least he lets you know before you purchase the book that his mother failed as a parent.
I'm not allowed to say what I really feel because Ms. Reshi will complain to Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ at have my review removed. But I hope I meet Ms. Reshi one day so I can let her know how I really feel about people who steal from artists....
It's the female Robin Hood....except she's robbing the poor and paying herself their wages. And trying to look like an interesting person at the same time.
March 31, 2023
Guys what? This is a free stuff I read it to me five year old and she absolutely loved it. Yes the the pictures might be more kind of creepy like with the claw hands but no five year old is actually going to notice that. This was an exciting book and there was nothing I didn’t like my daughter even requested for this favorite again which she almost never does. I don’t know why they were bad recommendations, and the author wasn’t just trying to make a big buck. He actually wrote it for some friends. His friends enjoyed it and they encourage him to publish it, so that’s what he did, it’s not somebody who is lazy. And for all those people out there who are artists saying that AI is bad here just worried that they might replace you someday.
January 30, 2023
I'm a college writing instructor and picture book scholar who is knee deep in of lots of conversations about ChatGPT, so when I learned of this book, I wanted to review it. While there are a lot of important conversations about the ethics publishing a book like this, my rating is based on the picture book itself. While there are two characters, they are aren't well-developed. The story is repetitive, doesn't make sense, and the story contradicts itself. Like many essays written by ChatGPT, it is missing soul and personality. This book is the result of an experiment that did not create a worthwhile picture book to read.
September 16, 2023
very successful proof of concept!
I found this a fun, creative book. No, the words and story arc are nothing noteworthy. they were made with chatGPT. and, yes, the illustrations are not consistent but again that is the flaw of the AI tool. I think the author is using his creation to spark really important conversations about AI, especially when it comes to borrowing or incorporating real things that real human artists have made.
I found this a fun, creative book. No, the words and story arc are nothing noteworthy. they were made with chatGPT. and, yes, the illustrations are not consistent but again that is the flaw of the AI tool. I think the author is using his creation to spark really important conversations about AI, especially when it comes to borrowing or incorporating real things that real human artists have made.
December 25, 2022
My husband, an ai researcher , bought this book for our daughter. The technology just isn't good enough yet. There's no plot, it's not fun to read to a child, and the character design is inconsistent from page to page. I feel like I could have done the same for my specific family with my dalle credits and made something more meaningful.
January 8, 2023
I bought this after seeing all the rediculous comments by other artists and authers in the news. I had to read it for myself. I find it creative, imaginative and joyess. Those giving it a bad ratimg can go choke on an apple. This book is pure awesomeness!!!
May 22, 2023
I love using both Midjourney and ChatGPT, but this book is just sloppy. Really feels like the "author" took the first results received from both tools and went with it.
August 19, 2024
I seriously cannot believe humanity has stooped so low
April 23, 2025
Boję się tej książki.
February 19, 2023
...Why is this book registered twice on Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ?
Anyway, always remember to write your own stories instead of using an AI as a substitute for actual creativity.
Reminds me of that episode of Clarissa Explains It All where she used her computer to randomly generate a poem. Back then, such type of scenario was merely an absurd joke. Tragically, absurd jokes continue becoming a reality nowadays:
Anyway, always remember to write your own stories instead of using an AI as a substitute for actual creativity.
Reminds me of that episode of Clarissa Explains It All where she used her computer to randomly generate a poem. Back then, such type of scenario was merely an absurd joke. Tragically, absurd jokes continue becoming a reality nowadays:
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