GACKT Official X Update. Translation below

【The Future Created by AI, and What Humans Might Lose】

Their technology is truly remarkable.

Using AI, they have brought the world of my new song, “STAND ALONE,” to life in the form of a music video.

First and foremost,
I want to express my sincere respect
to the AI ​​team that created this piece.

Thank you.

When I create a music video myself,
I am not merely seeking visual beauty.

I consider the meaning behind every single cut—
what to show at any given moment in the music,
and where to lead the viewer’s emotions
through those visuals.

For just a few seconds of footage,
I might spend hours thinking and countless times refining the work.

Because it is in the moment when music and visuals converge
that emotions—those which words alone could never fully convey—
finally take shape.

That, to me,
is the true fascination of visual expression.

In this work, I can sense more than just AI generating images;
I can feel the trial, error, and artistic sensibility of the creators themselves.

New technology,
combined with the human imagination that wields it—

when these two elements intersect,
worlds that were once impossible to express
begin to take form.

This is truly fascinating.

Thanks to AI,
we have entered an era where one can bring grand, imagined worlds to the screen—
even without the backing of capital, equipment, or extensive connections.

For those who possess talent
but lack the favorable environment or opportunities to express themselves,
this could open up immense possibilities.

Therefore,
I have no intention of rejecting AI technology itself.

I look forward to seeing
just how far it will evolve.

However,
precisely because the potential is so vast,
there is also an inherent sense of danger.

After all,
what did this AI learn from
to acquire its ability to express?

Skills that someone spent a lifetime honing—
works created over the course of many years—
creations into which vast amounts of time and passion were poured. The concern that one’s work might be used for machine learning without one’s knowledge is not an issue to be brushed aside lightly.

AI learns from what humans have created, enabling the realization of forms of expression that were once difficult for humans to achieve.

Up to this point, it is a wonderful thing.

But what if this technology leads to the original creators losing their livelihoods?

How should we address the need for respect, fair compensation, and the sharing of profits with these creators?

This is a reality that is already unfolding, and it demands serious consideration.

Furthermore, I am deeply concerned about the potential loss of the very places where humans hone their skills.

If we focus solely on efficiency and cost, the number of tasks better left to AI will undoubtedly continue to grow.

Yet, even those we now call “top-tier” creators were not always that way.

They endured repeated failures, received harsh critiques from mentors, grappled with the despair of their own shortcomings—and through it all, they kept on creating.

This accumulation of experience shapes one’s technical mastery and sensibilities, eventually evolving into a unique form of expression that only that individual can produce.

If AI were to take over all of these foundational tasks, where would the next generation gain the necessary experience?

It is not just about the work of today’s professionals.

If we lose the very environments where future professionals are nurtured, can we truly call this “evolution” for humanity?

Moreover, there are more immediate dangers.

AI can replicate a person’s voice, face, and appearance without their consent.

It can make people “say” things they never uttered and “do” things they never actually performed.

These recreations are becoming so sophisticated that they are nearly indistinguishable from the real thing.

If used with malicious intent, such technology could easily destroy an individual’s reputation and dignity.

What is *technically possible* and what is *ethically acceptable* are two entirely different things. If human ethics fail to keep pace with technological advancement, convenience can easily turn into a dangerous weapon.

And this—this is the point that gives me the most pause for thought.

You give an instruction to an AI.
The AI ​​presents several possible answers.
You choose the one you like best.

You then provide further instructions to refine it,
gradually bringing it to completion.

Admittedly,
this is one form of creation.

But as you repeat this process,

“Am I actually creating what I set out to create?”

Or,

“Am I merely selecting something I happen to like
from among the options the AI ​​has presented?”

The line between the two begins to blur.

Furthermore,
because finished products can be obtained so easily,
might we not eventually come to view the very acts of thinking,
wrestling with uncertainty,
or even failing—
as nothing more than a nuisance?

The joy of creation
does not reside solely in the finished work.

It lies in conceiving something from nothing,
struggling when things don’t go as planned,
tearing it down and starting over,
and—despite all that—persisting until it takes shape.

It is this very process
that has nurtured human creativity.

If we were to delegate even that process to an AI,
what would remain of us as humans?

AI will continue to evolve.

Stopping that evolution
is likely not a realistic prospect.

That is precisely why
we, too, must change.

There are areas where delegating to AI
can expand human potential.

Conversely,
there are aspects that humans must—by their own volition—
protect and continue to hone.

We must not determine where to draw that line
based solely on efficiency or profit.

While I do not condemn those who use AI,
I also believe we must never ignore the voices of those
who feel a sense of alarm regarding it.

There are valid reasons
to listen to both sides. I want to express my heartfelt respect and gratitude to the creators of this work for taking on the challenge of exploring new forms of expression.

As someone also involved in creative work, I intend to keep reflecting on how this technology should be used.

One last thing.

What I truly fear is not AI surpassing humanity.

It is the possibility that humans might stop thinking for themselves.

It is not so much about what AI can do, but rather what humans will choose to do once they have AI at their disposal.

Ultimately, that is what will shape the future.

How do you envision the future relationship between AI and humanity?

Translation: GACKT ITALIA Team

Translation © GACKT ITALIA

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