AI vs Human: AI’s Attempt to Replicate Human Emotion

“A work of art which did not begin in emotion is not art.” – Paul Cézanne

Throughout history, art has been about human creativity, imagination, and expression. Artists have pushed and challenged the limits of what is thought to be possible. Today, artists are faced with the capabilities of Artificial Intelligence, which has expanded the boundaries and redefined art. This has led to more self-expression, a greater cultural diversity, and changes to what art is. In this blog, we will dive into some of the countless possibilities and problems with this change.

Possibilities of AI art

As with the introduction of any new technology, there is an abundance of possibilities. Among the list of these powerful tools, AI stands out as it empowers anyone. With the use of AI, an increasing number of individuals are able to create art. With the right combination of words, anyone can become a Leonardo Da Vinci or a Vincent Van Gogh, encouraging a growing art community.

Because of AI, artists have been given a powerful set of tools, allowing them to streamline their creative process. By harnessing AI, artists can receive suggestions and automate repetitive tasks. This enables artists to focus on the concepts and fine-tune their artistic visions. For example, an animation studio could use AI to storyboard and develop concepts out within an hour. This would save time and money.

What are the Ethics for AI art

However, the arrival of powerful technology inevitably raises the question of ethics and morals. The wave of AI art rides on the success of the hard work of past artists. The years of effort artists spent to perfect their craft are suddenly useless. Whether a high school student, a professional artist, or a 65 year old with no art experience, all can create stunning art. To many artists this is alarming. Their source of well-being and place in the industry are suddenly being threaten. As this powerful tool seemingly only grows, concerns are brought up about respecting the rights of artists and ensuring transparency in AI art.

Another big issue revolves around ownership of the AI-generated art. Some claim that the artwork belongs to the original artists on whose work the AI is based. Others say that the AI itself or the AI company owns the rights. Still, even others contend that the individual who provided the prompt holds the rights. While each side has its credibility, the issue remains undecided as AI is still a relatively new technology.

Has Art Changed?

Art has been changed. Or has it? Does AI art really count as art.

Many people believe that art is emotion. It has the ability to make us see from another perspective. They use our senses, making us see, feel, smell, and hear things we have never imagined before. As Paul Cézanne put it, “A work of art which did not begin in emotion is not art”. Art needs emotion to be art. Art is a form of communication of ideas and feelings. AI has no emotions or feelings. It can write the most sincere apology letter, yet have no clue to what it means. It is simply an algorithm. As AI creates art, it has no emotion. However, the individual prompting it does. Then the questions becomes who is the “artists”? The AI or the individual?