Is AI art to be a valuable future or a scary end of originality?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a hot topic in recent years, with its applications ranging from self-driving cars to natural language processing. However, AI is not just limited to practical applications – it is also being used in the field of art, leading to the emergence of AI art. AI art is created using algorithms and machine learning techniques, and is becoming increasingly popular among artists and art enthusiasts. But what does AI art mean for traditional artists, and how will it impact the art world?

How do you make AI art?

First, it’s important to understand how artificial intelligence art is created. AI art comes from feeding an algorithm with a dataset of images or other visual information. Then, machine learning algorithms generate new images based on that dataset. These images can be completely abstract or can be based on specific styles or genres. For example, an algorithm can be trained to generate new images in the style of Impressionism or Cubism. My own personal style is very similar to Impressionism, though I prefer traditional methods to AI. Check out my gallery here.

AI art is not limited to still images – it can also be used to create animations, videos, and even music. One example of AI art is the deep dream algorithm developed by Google. This algorithm creates surreal and dreamlike images by analyzing and enhancing patterns in existing images. Another example is the artwork created by Mario Klingemann, who uses neural networks to generate abstract and surreal images.

How will AI art affect traditional artists?

So, what does AI art mean for traditional artists? On the one hand, AI art presents new opportunities for artists to experiment with new techniques and styles. Artists can use AI to generate new and inspiring ideas, or to create artworks that would be difficult or impossible to produce manually. For example, an artist could use AI to research images pieced together as a reference image as the basis for a new painting or sculpture.

On the other hand, art made with artificial intelligence also presents new challenges for traditional artists. With the rise of AI art, there is a risk that traditional art forms may become less relevant or even obsolete. If AI can generate images and other artworks with a high degree of accuracy and creativity, why would people need to commission traditional artists? This is a question that many artists and art enthusiasts are grappling with.

In fact, in September 2022 the New York Times posted an article titled An A.I.-Generated Picture Won an Art Prize. Artists Aren’t Happy. The artist used Midjourney, an artificial intelligence program which transforms lines of text into hyper-realistic graphics. He won first prize — a blue ribbon — in the Colorado State Fair, under the division for “digital art/digitally manipulated photography.”

Have we reached the end of originality?

Another challenge for traditional artists is the potential loss of creativity and originality. If an artist relies too heavily on AI to generate ideas and inspiration, their work may become formulaic and predictable. There is also a risk that AI-generated artworks may become too similar to each other, leading to a lack of diversity and innovation in the art world.

Despite these challenges, many traditional artists are embracing artificial intelligence art as a new tool in their creative arsenal. Some artists use AI to generate new ideas and inspirations, while others are using AI to enhance their existing artworks. For example, an artist could use AI to analyze the colors and patterns in their paintings and then use that data to create a new series of paintings with a similar aesthetic.

AI Art is Here to Stay

In conclusion, artificial intelligence art is a new and exciting field that is rapidly growing and evolving. While it presents new opportunities and challenges for traditional artists, it is clear that AI art is here to stay. Whether traditional artists choose to embrace AI as a tool for creativity or view it as a menace and threat to their livelihoods, there is no doubt that AI will have a significant impact on the art world in the years to come.