Do perspectives on artificial intelligence (AI) generated art boil down to a difference of personal opinion, or is there something to be said for its impact on traditional versus digital artists? A conversation with both may provide insight on the matter. AI art generators are software used to instantly create art based on written prompts. While it has helpful applications, like when it is used to complement art or streamline some animation processes, the current controversy centers around how the art AI has been trained on copyrighted material, and whether it will replace human-made art. Artists claim the software is being used to take the pieces they spent hours making, only to churn it back out in seconds with the proper prompt. Some generators even have the option to enter prompts with specific artists’ names, so their style is copied in the product. These softwares can create realistic-looking images, as long as viewers skip over details such as hands, which usually get botched. Nevertheless, AI art generators are constantly improving and are becoming more and more proficient at producing instant art from prompts. “The big fuss right now isn’t ‘how…
Traditional vs Digital: The Impacts of AI Art Generators on Egyptian Artists
July 16, 2023
