I asked ChatGPT this question and got an interesting answer:
“In the age of rapid technological advancement, the infusion of artificial intelligence into creative realms like art, design, and fashion is met with a cocktail of awe and apprehension. Here’s a closer look at why some individuals harbor fears about AI creation in these expressive domains:”
Loss of Human Touch
“Many fear that as AI plays a more prominent role in art, design, and fashion, the unique touch of human creativity might be compromised. The worry is that the emotional depth and personal connection embedded in human-crafted works could be overshadowed by the algorithmic precision of machines.”
I don’t think that our creativity will be limited by artificial intelligence, if that were the case, every technology that was launched would eclipse our creativity, which doesn’t happen. I personally found myself much more creative when experimenting with the most diverse types of AI that are appearing out there, and all of them gave me much more ideas about what to do, what to create more easily and quickly, including the use of AI to do what I need.
Many ideas, certainly from many artists and creators, were not carried out because they did not have the necessary technology to actually create them. And now I see that many things can be created with less resources and time.
Job Displacement Concerns
“The integration of AI into creative fields raises concerns about job displacement. Artists, designers, and fashion professionals worry about automation rendering their skills obsolete, leading to a potential shift in the job market dynamics.”
This is certainly a big one, concerns about job loss, is the topic that resonates most, since the fear of losing a job due to reasons and values from the past is rooted in society, and the fear of reinventing, the erroneous idea that work as known as the 9-5 job is the only one that provides some kind of illusory security.
Many jobs could actually disappear, but on the other hand, many other types of work and ways of making money are emerging more and more, whether digitally, with marketing, internet, like affiliate marketing, digital products, Youtube and so many other ways. Human beings easily get used to routines and take for granted having life as it is, forever, and any movement that brings a change to their peaceful life seems wrong and difficult to bear.
Ethical Dilemmas in AI
“Fear surrounds the ethical considerations of AI, particularly in decision-making processes. There’s anxiety about biases and unintended consequences that might arise when AI algorithms influence artistic choices, potentially perpetuating societal prejudices.”
This is very clear, prejudice against new things and fixation with old methods of doing things, as well as the box of what should be Art, what should be considered an artist or things like that. Definitely, when it comes to decision-making, we can become impatient and even accustomed to letting everything automate and thus lose the creativity of the creation processes.
Unknown Creative Territories
“The unpredictable nature of AI-generated content raises questions about the authenticity and originality of the creative process. Some fear that relying on algorithms might limit the exploration of new artistic territories or reinforce existing aesthetic norms.”
It is interesting to observe how many times the word fear was mentioned 6 times in the answer.
The discussion here is that perhaps something that was produced using AI cannot be considered original or authentic, I could extend it to using any type of machine, tool or technology. It doesn’t seem curious, only manual processes can be considered artistic…
As far as we can analyze, AI cannot per se give us anything new, create from scratch, but is limited to replicating what we already have in the world, what has already been created and emphasizing, so to speak, beauty, extreme perfection and Perhaps the perpetuation of these values will bring us consequences, accentuate our unbridled search for beauty and other things that can affect the human mind in the long term.
Lack of Emotional Intuition
“AI lacks the emotional intuition that human creators bring to their work. Skepticism arises about AI’s ability to capture and convey the nuanced emotions, cultural contexts, and societal messages often embedded in art, design, and fashion.”
Once again it is necessary to say, no matter how much we want to let an AI do all the work for us or not, what the artist wants to convey as his message will depend on a co-creation between the creator and the tools used and even whether or not he wants to explore them in his work to reach the conclusion of this work, polishing his result and even acting as artistic director of his own art.
Perceived Threat to Artistic Identity
“Artists, designers, and fashion creators express concerns about AI overshadowing their individual artistic identity. There’s an innate fear that the uniqueness of their creative voice might be diluted in a landscape where AI contributes significantly to the artistic process.”
I think here we are talking again more of the same things that have already been mentioned.
Control and Autonomy
“The idea of relinquishing creative control to machines is unsettling for some. The fear of AI making decisions autonomously, without the nuanced understanding of human intentions and emotions, raises concerns about the direction and impact of artistic expressions.”
So far it is not possible to say how far the AI’s abilities will reach, but one still has control over oneself, right?
“While these fears are valid reflections of the uncertainties surrounding AI’s integration into creative domains, it’s essential to recognize the potential for collaboration. Striking a balance where AI complements human creativity, offering tools for exploration and inspiration, may pave the way for a harmonious coexistence between human and artificial artistic endeavors. Embracing the symbiosis of creativity and technology could unlock innovative possibilities that transcend the boundaries of what we currently perceive as art, design, and fashion.”
One thing that wasn’t mentioned in the answer and that is an important part of this discussion is the issue of copyright. The news that came out on December 27, 2023:
The New York Times filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, accusing them of copyright infringement. The Times alleges that OpenAI and Microsoft used millions of articles without permission to train artificial intelligence, specifically chatbots like ChatGPT. The lawsuit claims that the technology developed by OpenAI and Microsoft was advanced through the “unlawful use of The Times’s work” [1][2][3][5].
The Times asserts that the chatbots created by OpenAI, trained using The New York Times’ content, now compete with the newspaper itself. This legal action marks a significant development in the ongoing debates around intellectual property, fair use, and the responsibilities of AI developers in using copyrighted material for training models [4][6].
We will leave the discussion about legal rights and copyright for future posts.
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- nytimes.com – The Times Sues OpenAI and Microsoft Over A.I. Use of…
- reuters.com – NY Times sues OpenAI, Microsoft for infringing copyrighted…
- apnews.com – The New York Times sues OpenAI and Microsoft for using…
- community.openai.com – The NY Times is suing OpenAI and Microsoft
- npr.org – ‘New York Times’ sues ChatGPT creator OpenAI, Microsoft…
- cnn.com – The New York Times sues OpenAI and Microsoft for…
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