How AI-generated art is changing the concept of art itself
PhilNote: The LA Times reran this excellent lengthy article on AI art, originally published in Sept., as the cover of the Oct. 16 Calendar section.
...DALL-E 2 has altered Cheng’s perspective as an artist. “I am now able to create different kinds of art that I never was before,” she says. ...
These programs have also drawn their fair share of critics. Illustrator James Gurney shared on his blog in April 2022 that while the AI technology is revolutionary, it’s causing fear among artists who worry the technology will ultimately devalue their livelihoods. “The power of these tools has blown me away,” he tells The Times over email. “They can make endless variations, served up immediately at the push of a button, all made without a brain or a heart.” ...
See the full story here: https://www.latimes.com/projects/artificial-intelligence-generated-art-ownership-bias-dall-e-midjourney/#nt=0000016a-0e43-dffa-a76b-3f6bfa3f0002-showMedia-liI5promoMedium-contentFooter
