Do NOT add AI to Scratch — #NoAIOnScratch

kip23s

mingo-gag wrote:
kip23s wrote:
Google's AI Gemini said that a normal A1C is 6 yet for some reason it's higher than 7? No stupid pun intended
You should have seen what Google said when you search up fruits that end with um anyways let's get to the topic

Fruitum?

d016

kip23s wrote:
mingo-gag wrote:
kip23s wrote:
Google's AI Gemini said that a normal A1C is 6 yet for some reason it's higher than 7? No stupid pun intended
You should have seen what Google said when you search up fruits that end with um anyways let's get to the topic
Fruitum?

I think “Coconutum” and “Plumum” could work

-please, let's get on topic!!!!!!!-

If you haven't already; see the Scratch 2025 conference, it shows a WIP version of a potential AI assistant; and as I've said about 7 times already: it lets you paste code solutions without thinking and it suggests you to take inspiration from other projects (this last bit could potentialy cause issues relating to giving credit)

gamesprimescratch

Scratch_Cat_Coder8 wrote:
I would also like to point out the AI allows the user to ask for ideas. That kinda defeats the purpose of the “Imagine” in Scratch’s motto.

True!

kip23s

pmub

jmdzti_0-0

Sasha_Banks272 wrote:

notice how Scratch Membership conveniently rolled around when the Scratch Foundation announced that they were going to be making an AI for Scratch? Just sayin'

Scratch is running solely on donations. It’s very likely that less than 1% contribute, so it’s not a folly to think they need more money to mantain their site and pay their workers.

Last edited by jmdzti_0-0 (Nov. 15, 2025 18:51:23)

thedolphin_

“UM”

d016

thedolphin_ wrote:
“UM”

“Plummelo” nor “Peumo” end in um.

(can we PLEASE get back on topic?!)

thedolphin_

d016 wrote:
thedolphin_ wrote:
“UM”

“Plummelo” nor “Peumo” end in um.

(can we PLEASE get back on topic?!)

I knew that. That was the point. Let's not derail.

the_scorpion_paradox

Sasha_Banks272 wrote:
I'm sure we've all heard the news of Scratch implementing a generative AI buddy for Scratch. This may seem useful and I agree that it's a cool concept. But this is a website for children to learn, not AI to help them. We have the Help with Scripts forum for a reason, and even backpacking scripts exists.

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If children rely too heavily on AI for generating ideas, they may not develop the skills to independently brainstorm and problem-solve. The immediate solutions offered by AI can short-circuit the essential learning process of trial and error, which is key to cultivating creativity and resilience, which is what Scratch's main goal is.. fueling imagination.

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AI-generated content will lack this emotional depth, potentially removing the personal connection that's integral to a child's creative growth. And we don't want that, do we?

my point is that by adding AI, you're destroying the creative vision of Scratch that solely depends on a child's imagination and the trial and error factor that makes projects good.

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2.) Some users said that you can just use ChatGPT if you really need help, but I disagree. As I stated in my original post, we have human resources on Scratch to help you out such as the Help with Scripts forum and tutorials. There is no need for AI to spill over into places that were always predominantly human-made.

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5.) Some AI training models have been under fire for being trained on either copyrighted material or material that it's creator didn't consent to using. How will we know if the people developing this AI for Scratch aren't using usermade projects without their consent? It's unethical regardless of whose the actual owner.

Last edited by the_scorpion_paradox (Nov. 15, 2025 22:57:24)

the_scorpion_paradox

i agree with this. ai is taking over our world, and scratch needs to save itself! support❤️❤️

d016

Sasha_Banks272 wrote:
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5.) Some AI training models have been under fire for being trained on either copyrighted material or material that it's creator didn't consent to using. How will we know if the people developing this AI for Scratch aren't using usermade projects without their consent? It's unethical regardless of whose the actual owner.

I'd make a pop-up before sharing a project asking “Do you want to opt-out of AI training?”
Although I have the feeling that nobody will give their projects to the AI, given the option

kip23s

bump

scampton_the_great

now i think about it whats the point of the scratch website if instead of learning something you just type a few words and the ai does it for you.

pippy2011eight

the CLA won't be doing anything for you! It will suggest blocks! wait until it's out to see what it's like and then if you don't like it THEN protest!

coder2310

pippy2011eight wrote:
the CLA won't be doing anything for you! It will suggest blocks! wait until it's out to see what it's like and then if you don't like it THEN protest!

What's the CLA?

Anyway, AI won't be suggesting any blocks. It'll be like a debugger and will think of project ideas. But we already know that this will just stop people from learning how to debug on their own, which is valuable information. And people should be creative by thinking about how projects should be like by themselves and with other humans.

And if we let the ST add this, not only would they have wasted valuable time, but they likely won't remove it because “SOME people like it” or some other junk. Then this place slowly gets worse and less creative and the site ends up losing its original meaning.

AI is just a bad idea.

scampton_the_great

pippy2011eight wrote:
the CLA won't be doing anything for you! It will suggest blocks! wait until it's out to see what it's like and then if you don't like it THEN protest!

read the posts THEN protest about the suggestion

cambegonefr

pippy2011eight wrote:
the CLA won't be doing anything for you! It will suggest blocks! wait until it's out to see what it's like and then if you don't like it THEN protest!

We can still protest AI, which is already highly controversial, before it comes out to prevent it to even be added. The CLA could potentially do the project for the user because can always just do workarounds.

the_scorpion_paradox

idk how to send a quote and my own words in one message?

cambegonefr

the_scorpion_paradox wrote:
idk how to send a quote and my own words in one message?

Press the Quote button on any post.

thedolphin_

We should protest AI right now, because it will be too late if ST adds it.

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