Why is now a particularly good time for artists to start learning AI, regardless of their tech experience?

AI is so new and moving so fast that it’s placing everyone—young, old, tech-sophisticated or not, just starting or super successful—at the exact same starting line. Nobody really has an edge on anyone else yet. It’s a democratizing moment where those who actively test and force themselves to adapt are winning. All AI currently works from the same basic principles and models, so it’s like learning to drive: once you learn one car, you can drive a truck, van, or bus with minimal adjustment. Any time you invest in learning AI applies across the board regardless of which specific apps you use. The individuals who figure out how to leverage it now and adapt it to their process are getting ahead, and you can start seeing significant results within days or even hours.

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Asked by general teaching point · Answered by Patrick Shanahan · art-marketing-podcast · 2025-01-23