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edhopper

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15. The difference is

Reply to CentralMass (Reply #9)

Sun Mar 29, 2026, 08:58 AM

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you are asking AI to write the code for your innovation. But it will not develop new codes, or new ways to code.
I had this discussion with a graphic designer who said companies will use AI to design new logos and such. But all AI can do is look at existing logos and make variations. It cannot come up with a new style.

I am being overly simplistic here.

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