Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
How much AI is too much AI?
AI is becoming part of almost every creative industry — including YouTube. From thumbnail design and image enhancement to editing tools, audio processing and idea generation, the line between “using a tool” and “creating something artificial” is becoming increasingly difficult to define.
Recently, one of my thumbnails sparked some criticism because AI had been used in the process. And it got me thinking: where should that line actually be?
As an independent creator, I’ve always used whatever tools are available to help me make better videos — cameras that automatically process images, editing software, Photoshop, plugins and now AI. But I also completely understand why people are uncomfortable when those tools begin changing reality rather than simply enhancing it.
So rather than pretending there’s an obvious answer, I wanted to open the conversation.
When does AI become too much?
Is enhancing a photograph okay?
What about generating part of a thumbnail?
Should AI-generated music or video be treated differently?
And does it matter whether the creator is transparent about using it?
I’m genuinely interested to hear where you draw the line.
Let me know in the comments: how much AI is too much AI?
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How much AI is too much AI?
AI is becoming part of almost every creative industry — including YouTube. From thumbnail design and image enhancement to editing tools, audio processing and idea generation, the line between “using a tool” and “creating something artificial” is becoming increasingly difficult to define.
Recently, one of my thumbnails sparked some criticism because AI had been used in the process. And it got me thinking: where should that line actually be?
As an independent creator, I’ve always used whatever tools are available to help me make better videos — cameras that automatically process images, editing software, Photoshop, plugins and now AI. But I also completely understand why people are uncomfortable when those tools begin changing reality rather than simply enhancing it.
So rather than pretending there’s an obvious answer, I wanted to open the conversation.
When does AI become too much?
Is enhancing a photograph okay?
What about generating part of a thumbnail?
Should AI-generated music or video be treated differently?
And does it matter whether the creator is transparent about using it?
I’m genuinely interested to hear where you draw the line.
Let me know in the comments: how much AI is too much AI?
Here are some affiliate links to gear that I recommend and use:
My strings: thmn.to/thoprod/411034?offid=1&affid=1138
My Cables: thmn.to/thoprod/591812?offid=1&affid=1138
My Picks: thmn.to/thoprod/547963?offid=1&affid=1138
NUX MG50LI Floor Preamp: thmn.to/thoprod/640469?offid=1&affid=1138
Shure Nexadyne: thmn.to/thoprod/591049?offid=1&affid=1138
My practice amp (NUX Mighty Space) thmn.to/thoprod/561657?offid=1&affid=1138
INSTAGRAM ►► @Rob_Chappers
FACEBOOK ►► facebook.com/officialrobchapman
All of my music and backing tracks are here: open.spotify.com/artist/3zh500KQD4KmQODicFdgRR?si=pQ6MNtzsQ76DSg8yU4BLgg
I own/or am endorsed/sponsored or have done paid for advertising by the following brands:
►► Snake oil fine instruments, Chapman Guitars, Andertons, Thomann, Guitar Center, Ernie Ball, Gravity, Victory, BadCat, Boss/Roland, Orange, Universal Audio ,Vans, Faith, Barefaced Audio, Mooer, Olimpus Music, NUX
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#RobChapman #Chappers #RobChappers
