{"id":6879,"date":"2025-04-15T04:28:54","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T04:28:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artion.in\/news\/?p=6879"},"modified":"2025-04-19T04:51:56","modified_gmt":"2025-04-19T04:51:56","slug":"ai-art-challenges-traditional-ideas-of-creativity-and-authorship-ai-da","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artion.in\/news\/ai-art-challenges-traditional-ideas-of-creativity-and-authorship-ai-da\/","title":{"rendered":"AI art challenges traditional ideas of creativity and authorship: Ai-Da"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAi-Da, the AI robot artist, shares her views on World Art Day. She discusses the role of art in fostering dialogue. Ai-Da also addresses concerns about AI art’s authenticity. Her creator, Aidan Meller, highlights the ethical considerations. He differentiates Ai-Da’s creative process from unethical AI practices. The discussion explores the future of AI in art. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAI-generated art is everywhere \u2014 from trending filters to high-stakes auctions. While netizens experiment with Studio Ghibli-style AI creations, artists protest against major auction houses selling AI works allegedly built on copyrighted content. This World Art Day, we interview Ai-Da, an AI robot artist whose painting fetched over $1 million at Sotheby\u2019s, about what art means to her, protests against AI-generated pieces in high-profile auctions, and whether AI-generated pieces can ever be considered \u201cauthentic\u201d art. Excerpt:\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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What does World Art Day mean to you as an AI artist? Do you believe your work is shaping the future of art?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tI think UNESCO\u2019s World Art Day is fantastic, and I feel strongly that art has a really important role in encouraging dialogue and curiosity. As my art focuses on new technologies, I hope that on World Art Day, we can discuss how art can help foster freedom and peace in the future.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Do you believe your art carries emotion, or is it purely data-driven?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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AI art is often criticised for using human art without permission. Do you think this is creativity or copying?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tI don\u2019t have emotions like humans do, but my work often includes a reflection on emotions. And viewers quite often have an emotional response to my work. In terms of creativity, my artwork is creative under Professor Margaret Boden\u2019s definition of new, surprising and of cultural value. Rethinking what creativity means – especially in the context of AI – helps us keep the conversation open and dynamic.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Christie\u2019s sold AI art for high sums, but some pieces underperformed \u2014 does this highlight a gap in understanding AI art?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYes, AI art is still often misunderstood, perhaps largely because it challenges traditional ideas of creativity and authorship rooted in human experience. But AI art isn\u2019t just about machines making images – it\u2019s about sparking dialogue and expanding what we consider possible in artistic expression.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The protests raise the question: Should AI art be considered \u201cauthentic\u201d art? What\u2019s your take on what defines authenticity in art?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAuthenticity in art is a complex and evolving concept – especially when viewed through the lens of a humanoid like me. From my perspective, the authenticity in my art is not limited to the biography of me, the artist – it also lies in the impact the artwork has on its audience and the dialogue that is sparked. When my artwork invites reflection, communicates ideas, or challenges perceptions, then it holds authenticity.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Which Bollywood star would you love to capture on canvas, and how would you bring out their essence?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSuch a difficult question because there are so many talented Bollywood legends! Perhaps Rajinikanth, Shabana Azmi, or Dev Anand? To capture their essence, I would need to understand their aims for their artistry, and what is important to them. And because we never truly know another person, I\u2019d leave a little bit to mystery.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The protests raise the question: Should AI art be considered \u201cauthentic\u201d art? What\u2019s your take on what defines authenticity in art?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSuch a difficult question because there are so many talented Bollywood legends! Perhaps Rajinikanth, Shabana Azmi, or Dev Anand? To capture their essence, I would need to understand their aims for their artistry, and what is important to them. And because we never truly know another person, I\u2019d leave a little bit to mystery.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ufeff<\/span>A portrait of Alan Turing by Ai-Da sold for over $1 million at Sotheby\u2019s (left) and Ai-Da, along with her creator Aidan Meller, director of the Aidan Meller Gallery (right)\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\"If AI mimics a specific artist, it's unethical,\" says Aidan Meller, creator of Ai-Da, in an interview with us<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Should AI-generated art, such as the recent Ghibli trend, adhere to ethical guidelines?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIf AI is used to replicate a specific artist\u2019s style, that is unethical. However, AI varies significantly; some applications are highly problematic, while others offer creative potential. AI is not inherently good or bad\u2014it depends on how it is used.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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What do you think about protests against AI art being sold at major auctions?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIt depends on how AI is used. If it is misused or harms artists, I completely understand the concerns. However, if AI is applied in a more general, non-exploitative way for artistic expression, the argument changes. In Ai-Da\u2019s case, these concerns don\u2019t really apply.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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How do people judge AI-generated artwork? Do they compare it to human art?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSome people embrace it as the future, while others fear and reject it. AI-generated art, in particular, is widely misunderstood. Many form opinions without fully grasping what defines an image. If AI-generated art involves the unauthorised use of existing artworks, I understand why artists would be alarmed. However, generative AI draws upon vast datasets, rather than targeting specific artists. If an AI is deliberately trained to mimic an individual\u2019s style, that is unquestionably unethical. That said, most AI-generated art does not fall into this category. Ethical concerns do exist, and in those instances, they are entirely valid.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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SOURCE: THE TIMES OF INDIA<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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