Google, Dolphins, and Ai-i-i-i-i!

Three years ago (seems like an eternity), I remarked regarding generative imaging.,

The disruption always makes me think of The Onion’s classic “Dolphins Evolve Opposable Thumbs“: “Holy f*ck, that’s it for us monkeys.” My new friend August replied with the armed dolphin below.

I’m reminded of this seeing Google’s latest AI-powered translation (?!) work. Just don’t tell them about abacuses!

[Via Rick McCawley]