A Hacker News thread discusses a Canadian's AI hoax, where AI was used to create a "band" that successfully fooled the media. sherdil2022 laments that discerning "AI or not" will become the norm, impacting both creatives and others. echelon counters with enthusiasm for AI-generated content, comparing it to the ubiquity of Photoshop. echelon believes people will become comfortable with the technology and that AI empowers individuals to create content they want to see, bypassing traditional gatekeepers like Hollywood. echelon shares examples of personal AI-generated projects, showcasing the technology's potential.