Procedural generation and generative AI are separate, distinct areas under the umbrella term of generative systems.
Regardless of opinions about the respective fields, I hope we can agree on using the right terms for the right things, to foster clear communication.
Feedback on the chart is welcome. Let me know if you find anything inaccurate or misleading, though keep in mind I had to leave out many details for brevity.
That's my take, too. My first criticism of the chart is that it accepts "Generative AI" as a proper use of "AI."
@Professor_Stevens @MrBehemo AI on its own is such a broad and fuzzy term that has been used about anything that gives even the slightest impression of autonomy. As such it's not very descriptive, as it can mean almost anything.
But the combination "generative AI" has a much more specific usage. It does not refer to a lot of unrelated things. So judged on its capability for clear communication, it works fine IMO.
"AI" is fuzzy because the modern popular press is lazy. Russell & Norvig is the most widely accepted text on AI. The definition there is, “the designing and building of intelligent agents that receive percepts from the environment and take actions that affect that environment.”
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