For decades there have been artists who have approached various types of artificial intelligence with freedom, critical and analytical spirit and drive for innovation. In 2018 the Obvious art collective used the “Edmond De Belamy” algorithm to create the first artwork generated by artificial intelligence recognized and sold in an official context. Refik Anadol, Robbie Barrat, Hito Steyerl are internationally recognized artists who are investigating the impact of AI on society, our perception of the world, and art itself. Mario Klingemann produces works by playing with neural networks. However, this is largely elitist research, aimed at the niche world of contemporary art, or even worse the small number of digital art experts. In the field of conceptual and experimental art, the use of AI is becoming increasingly widespread. However, the recent and rapid emergence of “AI Image generation” software has changed the scenario. From a niche field, closed in research laboratories, image generation through AI has become a mass phenomenon that art cannot neglect. Critical reflection on the impact of AI on creativity, authorship and the value of the work itself remains open. The central question is still open: can AI-generated images be considered true works of art?
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