This article discusses the impact of artificial intelligence (A.I.) on artists and the debate surrounding the use of A.I.-generated artworks. It highlights the case of digital artist Greg Rutkowski, whose style has been copied in thousands of images created using A.I. The article mentions the use of A.I. by amateur artists, including Reid Hoffman, and the commercialization of A.I.-generated artworks on platforms like Magic Eden. It also discusses the challenges faced by Rutkowski and other artists whose work is being used without permission by A.I. image generators. The article raises concerns about copyright infringement and calls for A.I. to exclude living artists from its database.
| Signal | Change | 10y horizon | Driving force |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.I. used to generate art | Shift from human-created to A.I.-generated art | A.I. art more prevalent and accepted | Accessibility and convenience of A.I. technology |
| Established artists’ styles being mimicked by A.I. | Threat to artistic uniqueness | Artists may need to adapt and innovate | Popularity and accessibility of A.I. generators |
| A.I. image generators scrape artists’ work | Concerns about copyright infringement | Artists’ rights and permissions protected | Lack of responsibility and enforcement by A.I. platforms |
| Calls to exclude living artists from A.I. database | Shift towards using public domain works | A.I. focuses on non-copyrighted art | Financial issues and lack of permission from artists |