The article discusses the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the art world. The author reflects on the difference between creating art through coding and using AI tools like OpenAI’s GPT-3 and Dall-E. They express dissatisfaction with the lack of transparency and control in using AI models, as well as the computational bias inherent in algorithms. The author also criticizes the cheesy aesthetics of AI-generated art and the exploitation of living artists for dataset creation. They raise concerns about the corporate capture of the imagination and the potential immiseration caused by relying on AI for creativity. The article emphasizes the importance of preserving human connection and cultivating our inner world through art.
| Signal | Change | 10y horizon | Driving force |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artists using computers to expand art possibilities | Shift from artist-generated to AI-generated art | AI-generated art becomes more prevalent | Desire for instant gratification and convenience |
| Uncertainty and trial and error in art-making | Transition from manual coding to AI-generated art | AI models make art creation more predictable | Desire for ease and efficiency in art creation |
| User dissatisfaction with AI-generated art | Shift from user creativity to corporate capture | Corporate control over artistic imagination | Commercial interests of big tech platforms |
| Exploitation of living artists in AI-generated art | Concern over lack of credit and compensation | Increased recognition and compensation for artists | Inequities in the art industry |
| Energy consumption and data collection by AI models | Attention to environmental and privacy concerns | Greater focus on sustainable and ethical AI models | Environmental and privacy considerations |
| Symbolic misery and loss of individual experience | Loss of individuality and creativity in art-making | Renewed focus on individual expression in art | Desire for authentic and meaningful art |