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AI vs Artists
Is AI art really a threat to artists?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been around for a few years. However, recent technologies, such as DALL-E 2, Midjourney, and Artbreeder, have allowed even the most inexperienced artists to produce intricate, abstract, or lifelike pieces by merely entering a few words into a text box. Art is no longer confined by skill but by one’s imagination, and the ability to play with words is the limit.
Many human artists are understandably concerned about their own futures due to these apps; after all, why would anyone pay for art when they could create it themselves? Intense discussions regarding the morality of AI-generated art have also resulted from these apps, as well as resistance from those who believe that they are just a high-tech form of plagiarism.
Art?
AI “art” may look like it is made in seconds, but it’s made from years of work and practice by human artists. A code that mimics other artists without interacting with artists.
As time progresses, so does art. Art reflects the intentions of the artists, which often are influenced by the world around them. When things change, it’s common…
