Episode 311: The AI Cosplay Issue
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We’re starting off Season 15 with more talk about AI. It has evolved a lot since the last time we discussed it, and now we need to have a serious talk about the harm it’s causing to all crafting hobbies.
We have done extensive research on the topic beforehand and have a load of links and references to accompany this episode:
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How to Spot AI Crafting Patterns –> Reddit: Before You Buy that Etsy Sewing Pattern
Good Law Project.org: AI giants are stealing our creative work
All About AI: Shocking AI Bias Statistics 2026: Why LLMs Are More Discriminatory Than Ever
Stanford University: Exploring the Dangers of AI in Mental Health Care
Southern New Hampshire University: Understanding the Environmental Impact of Artificial Intelligence
The Harvard Political Review: When the People’s Water Vanishes
The Associated Press: As AI becomes part of everyday life, it brings a hidden climate cost
National Library of Medicine PMC: The effects of crafts‐based interventions on mental health and well‐being: A systematic review
Craft Council: 4 reasons craft is good for your mental health (multiple studies cited)
