TommyInnit promises to quit making AI content and deletes controversial YouTube video after fan backlash
(Image via YouTUbe/@TommyInnit)
TommyInnit, one of YouTube's most energetic creators, is stepping away from AI content for good. After dropping a 30-minute video where he played around with generative AI, fans weren't having it, and neither was he, apparently.
Following heavy criticism and rising concerns about his book's artwork, Tommy has now deleted the video, apologized, and said he won't be making AI content in the future.
The AI Video That Sparked It All
On June 15, TommyInnit dropped a video titled
'Asking AI About Me.'
It was meant to be a fun, silly interaction with generative AI, classic chaotic Tommy style. But fans didn't find it so harmless.
The main issue? Viewers felt it pushed AI tech without acknowledging the baggage, especially the environmental impact of energy-hungry models and their potential to replace human creativity.
That didn't sit well with his community.
Ironically, Tommy had already hinted at discomfort in the video description:
'I really do think AI is bad… Taking away from the human spirit is not a good ambition for corporations to have.'
TommyInnit is A Hypocrite
The Book Controversy Made Things Worse
This wasn't Tommy's first brush with AI controversy. A month earlier, Reddit users speculated that AI might've been used in
TommyInnit's Guide To Survival
. The book's illustrator, Amrit Birdi, reportedly listed an 'AI Lab' on his site, which led to people assuming AI tools were involved in the art process.
While there's no official confirmation that AI was actually used in the book, the timing couldn't have been worse.
TommyInnit Responds: 'No More AI, I Promise'
On June 25, Tommy took to X (formerly Twitter) to issue a public apology:
'Sorry everyone, I genuinely did not know about the negative impacts AI had on the environment… I've taken down my video "asking AI about me" & have no plans to make any ai content in the future.'
His post was clear; he's done with AI, period.
But Not Everyone Was Happy
While many fans appreciated Tommy's accountability, others, especially fellow creators, weren't as kind. Streamer Tectone accused him of 'virtue signaling,' sarcastically suggesting that if Tommy's really concerned about the environment, he should stop using the internet altogether. YouTuber Donut Operator chimed in too, saying,
'Really? Dude, c'mon.'
So yeah, the creator community is
very
divided.
The Bigger Picture
Tommy's not the only one getting heat over AI. Earlier this month, MrBeast faced backlash for launching an AI-powered thumbnail tool. The creator world is clearly in the middle of an AI identity crisis, and fans aren't afraid to call it out. For now, TommyInnit's keeping it real: no more AI, no more noise, just vibes.
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