Reddit Users Face Existential Dread Over Googles Veo 3 Video AI

The topic of generative AI has long divided the world into two camps: enthusiastic techno-optimists and those who see it as a creative apocalypse. The recent feature from Google—a video generation model called Veo 3—seems to have only intensified this debate, pushing some users to the brink of despair.

**What has Veo 3 done?** The model showcases impressive and, at times, alarming capabilities, ranging from generating large quantities of AI-produced content and deepfakes for the slickest YouTube videos to potentially revolutionizing game development. The pace of progress is not merely rapid; it’s **astronomical**. Therefore, it’s no surprise that this has triggered strong reactions.

**Existential crisis in r/artificialintelligence:** This week, a thread on Reddit went viral, where the original poster candidly expressed, “Veo 3 is literally pushing me to my mental limit. What are we even doing?” This was followed by a torrent of anxious questions: “Will actors become obsolete? What about live music creation? Wallpapers? Game assets? Can we trust online comments come from actual people? Are AI-edited photos as real as the originals? Can voice notes be perfectly faked?”

**Responses?** Predictably polarized, ranging from suggestions to “go experience nature” to visits with “a therapist.”

**But where lies the truth?** **Yes,** the entertainment industry is on the brink of significant changes. **However!** There is a nuance. True art is not solely about form; it conveys a **message**, reflects **human experience**, and evokes **emotion**. **An optimistic note (with a hint of irony):** on the whole, people can still distinguish soulless content from the spark of genuine creativity. An AI has yet to fully replace the artist, who can recommend toppings for a pizza but remains incapable of true artistic expression. We still have time.