Humorous AI "Accidents"

As fun as AI image generation can be, the technology is really not quite "there" yet. Of course, the AI programmers are well aware of this. AI image generation can reliably sometimes almost give you what you want. OpenArt's solution is to generate images in batches, usually of 3-10 images. You can ask the app for something and hopefully one of the generated images will be somewhat close to what you were asking for, you can refine your approach from there and likely do a little editing on the side to finally get what you want.

This is a good system. Most of the unsued images will be either total nonsense or very similar but not quite what you wanted. However, every once in a while, you get images which are far from what you expected, but still somewhat coherent, perhaps a humorous misunderstanding from the AI. Sometimes, though, these images are complete monstrosities which can only be interpreted as AI attempting to create nightmare fuel for my dreams.

Here are 15 of my favorite horrible accidents I've encountered using AI.

1)

This startling figure was created when asking for a picture of Owl sitting by the fireplace. I have to say, AI did not get it totally wrong, however it really took the word 'sitting' to heart and incidentally gave me the owl from the black lagoon complete with giant feathered legs. I would consider buying the action figure, so kudos to the program for this one.

2)

Meet Krangna and Pligrit, this lovable duo was rejected from A. A. Milne's original draft of Winnie-the-Pooh for having too much rizz. They may not have made the final cut, but we will always remember them in our hearts.

3)

Speaking of Kangaroo mishaps, AI didn't quite get Roo right in this one. The algorithm seemed to think that a mid sized gremlin with one leg would fit the bill. Send this creature back to the goblin cave where you got it, AI!

4)

I'm not sure how we arrived at this alternate reality Kanga and Piglet image. I never knew there was a version of Winnie-the-Pooh where Kanga was part dinosaur and Piglet a sad impish mask peddler. But I am intrigued and would love to hear more.

5)

I don't know what to say about this tragic image. Truly unfortunate positioning, not that I ever wanted to see a kangaroo with another kangaroo coming out of it's back. Can you please just get Kanga right this time.

6)

And here we have the classic image of Christopher Robin with four legs along with his beloved three eyed, three legged bear companion. Adorable.

7)

Hmm, not better.

8)

Ah, yes. The cheshire cat and Alice. Not sure what to say about this except I think we are going to go in a separate direction for this one and thank you for your time.

9)

Yes, no, I am sure, this is still not what I was looking for. Thank you again, the door is on the right. Please never speak to me again. Begone demons!

10)

I asked you for a billboard with a pair of eyes on it. I did not say I wanted to meet your alien cousin.

11)

No, still wrong. My god. What have you done to those poor children.

12)

Is this another relative of yours, AI? I said billboard. We are doing The Great Gatsby. I do not want pictures of your Gnome uncle who lives in the dirt.

13)

Please stop. No, I do not need to meet your entire family.

14)

Ok, at least we're getting back to humans. But what in the conjoined twins made you think this is what I wanted when I asked you for a billboard?

15)

Yes, I also asked for a train in the image. No, I did not ask for Thomas the Tank Engine and why does he look so scared?

Perhaps by sharing our traumas, we can learn to live with them and move forward. And perhaps by sharing these nightmares, my own nightmares will abate, at least for a little while. Which is your favorite image? Do you have any humorous stories about new technology?