And we’re back after a long, bitterly cold winter – one that we hope has finally unclenched its jaws for good. As things warm up and the Island breathes a collective sigh, there’s also a final, involuntary shiver in an attempt to shake off the icy winds and whatever weirdness settled down in the dunes over the last few months – namely, AI-generated everything and manufactured hype.

It’s a strange experience working in the arts and entertainment industry on one of the most expensive slivers of real…