🤖 AI Policy: Tools, Not Replacements
We use AI. We’re transparent about it. And we want to hire you to make it better.
The Philosophy
Tools Have Always Extended Human Capability
| Era | Tool | What It Does |
|---|---|---|
| Ancient | Wheelbarrow | Carries heavy loads we cannot carry alone |
| Industrial | Assembly Line | Multiplies output through coordination |
| Music | Drum Machine | Keeps perfect time, allows solo artists to sound like bands |
| Music | Auto-Tune | Corrects pitch, enables new vocal styles |
| Today | AI Assistants | Drafts content, generates placeholders, accelerates iteration |
Should every band hire a drummer? Some do. Some use drum machines. Some use both. The question isn’t whether the tool is “cheating” — it’s whether the final product serves the audience.
Our Position
AI is a wheelbarrow. It carries heavy weights we cannot carry alone. But people are the essential ingredient.
What We Use AI For
✅ We DO Use AI For:
| Use | Why |
|---|---|
| Drafting content | Faster iteration on ideas |
| Generating placeholder art | Visualize concepts before final production |
| Code assistance | Debugging, boilerplate, suggestions |
| Research synthesis | Connecting dots across documents |
| Formatting & structure | Consistent presentation |
❌ We DON’T Claim AI Work Is Human Work
Every AI-generated piece on this platform will eventually be:
- Replaced by human-created versions, OR
- Labeled as AI-generated if it remains
The “Can You Do Better?” Promise
We WANT to hire humans to remake every AI-generated piece.
Here’s why:
- Authenticity — Human art carries soul that AI cannot replicate
- Economy — Paying creators circulates value through our community
- Quality — Human judgment catches what AI misses
- Philosophy — “Of the People, By the People, For the People” means people
Current Bounties for AI Replacement
| Item | Current State | Bounty |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Soup Animation | Script only, no video | 2,000 Credits |
| Little Red Hen Video | Concept only | 2,000 Credits |
| Platform Illustrations | AI placeholders | 100-500 Credits each |
| Logo Refinement | AI-assisted draft | 500 Credits |
View all “Can You Do Better?” opportunities →
The Music Industry Precedent
Drum Machines
In 1980, critics said drum machines would “kill live drumming.”
What actually happened:
- Some artists use drum machines exclusively (electronic music)
- Some use both (hybrid production)
- Some hire live drummers for everything (live bands)
- Live drumming is MORE valued now, not less
Auto-Tune
In 1998, critics said auto-tune would “kill real singing.”
What actually happened:
- Some artists use it as an effect (T-Pain, Bon Iver)
- Some use it for correction (most pop music)
- Some refuse to use it (acoustic artists)
- Vocal ability is STILL valued — but the bar moved
The Pattern
New tools don’t replace humans. They change what humans do.
- Calculators didn’t kill mathematicians — they freed them for higher-level work
- Word processors didn’t kill writers — they made revision faster
- AI won’t kill creators — it will change what we create
Our Commitment
For Every AI-Generated Asset:
- Label it — “AI-assisted” or “AI placeholder”
- Post a bounty — Offer credits for human replacement
- Credit the human — When someone improves it, they get named
- Pay fairly — Platform Credits at minimum, Joules for major work
For Our Videos:
Every video that uses AI assistance will:
- Link to this policy page
- Acknowledge AI use in credits
- Invite contributors to improve it
Join the Conversation
Disagree With Our Approach?
We want to hear it. Send feedback through Morpheus.
Want to Replace AI Work?
Browse available bounties at Can You Do Better?
Have AI Skills to Contribute?
Even our AI use needs human oversight. Apply to help with:
- Prompt engineering
- Quality review
- AI ethics guidance
FAQ
“Isn’t using AI hypocritical for a human-centered platform?”
No. We’re not anti-tool. We’re pro-human. A carpenter uses a hammer — that doesn’t make them anti-human. The question is: does the tool serve people, or replace them?
Our answer: Tools serve people. People remain essential.
“Why not just wait until you can afford humans?”
Because speed matters. The platform needs to launch. AI lets us move now while we build the capacity to hire. Every AI piece is a placeholder that creates a job opening.
“How do I know if something was AI-generated?”
Look for:
- “AI-assisted” labels
- Links to this policy
- “Can You Do Better?” invitations
- Eventually: a badge system marking AI vs human content
“What about AI in the Star Chamber?”
Our AI verification system (Star Chamber) uses multiple AI agents for consensus — but humans make final decisions. The AI provides research; humans judge.
The Bottom Line
We use wheelbarrows because they’re useful. But we still need people to load them, steer them, and decide where they go.
AI is our wheelbarrow. You are essential.
🏰 FOR THE KEEP! ⚔️
Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead!