Sketchbooks have been a tool for artists for centuries, serving as a place to jot down notes, ideas, and observations, and to create studies for larger works. The concept of a sketchbook dates back to the Renaissance period, when artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo used them to document their ideas and create studies for their larger works. Throughout history, sketchbooks have played a significant role in the development of art and continue to do so today, serving as an important tool for artists to experiment, refine their skills, and capture the world around them.

For over thirty years, I have helped to bring technological innovation to creative teams, yet I have never felt as conflicted as I do now regarding the rapid deployment of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) tools. Social media is awash with tutorials on how to make a children’s book in 7 days, a comic book in a day, write a novel in 10 days, etc. With the current image and text generators, these are not false claims. On the surface, this looks to be exactly the area I would normally get involved. Showing the benefits of powerful new technologies to help with making the creative process easier or more streamlined. So why am I so hesitant? I think there are four main concerns.