What is our stance on AI in art?

While there are AI tools that can help the process of art creation, we will not be platforming the use of Generative AI. Not only because of the unethical theft from artists work without consent or compensation, and environmental damage caused by data centers, but because we believe it is vital to promote authentic art creation, foster genuine talent and reward those that value effort and agency to create real art.

The process of learning any art form is not easy, but the fulfillment that comes with intentality mastering a craft can never compare to randomly generated pixels and hollow auto predictive texts. To embrace Gen AI is to embrace a future that atrophies creative muscles and devalues the soul of creation.

Artifical art will only create an artificial culture, but our goal with White Oak is to shape an authentic culture built on craftsmanship and meaningful human connections. Souless slop is anathema to a robust and vibrant culture for our people, so pick up the pencil, pick up the instrument, pick up the camera, and let the muse take you on the journey of discovery and truimph!