The Place of Artificial Intelligence in the Art World and Its Impacts on Santa Cruz
Photographer and writer Donna Maurillo discusses the impacts of artificial intelligence on the art community in Santa Cruz, evaluating whether it threatens human creativity or can be used as a new tool.
The infiltration of artificial intelligence technologies into creative fields, particularly graphic arts, is sparking debate among artists in Santa Cruz. Photographer and writer Donna Maurillo states that rather than nourishing human imagination, artificial intelligence offers a structure similar to fast-consumption products.
Criticism of Artificial Intelligence by Artists
Local artists in Santa Cruz state that while artificial intelligence can be useful for certain administrative tasks, it cannot replace the human mind. Artists emphasize that artificial intelligence products lack a personal style.
Copyrights and Legal Risks
The fact that artificial intelligence systems scan and recombine existing creative works and copyrighted materials without permission creates justified concern among artists. This situation can leave companies facing copyright infringement lawsuits.
A New Tool in the Creative Process
On the other hand, some artists argue that artificial intelligence should not be completely rejected and can be positioned as a useful auxiliary tool during the conceptual phase or research processes.