Ethical Implications of AI-Generated Art
intelligences seems incidental, particularly when many generative artificial intelligences do require user inputs in order to form an image. Treating artificial intelligence as a tool that is conducive to the creation of art would also seem to run against the justification for this ruling. Adding a final layer to this complex issue, generative artificial intelligences learn how to generate images from works created by traditional artists. Should this not affect whether AI-generated art pieces are entitled to copyright protection? Regardless, at this point in time, it is impossible to judge how the courts will rule in these cases in the future, simply because the various court decisions have not been particularly consistent. However, currently, the use of generative AI is legal, and thus, at the present moment, there should be no ethical concerns brought about due to its relation to legality. 5. Overlooked Benefits? Thus far, this paper has been rather dour. Now, I would like to present some potential benefits to the presence of artificial intelligence in art. It seems that many traditional artists fail to see the potential utility in AI. For instance, the anatomy of a figure can now be generated in moments. Not all artists are made equal; if an artist struggles to illustrate a particular animal or character, artificial intelligence can assist in that endeavor, delivering what the artist may need to see their creative vision fulfilled. AI could also, in its generation of the piece, provide a different perspective on the work that the traditional artist could derive inspiration from. Character appearance, setting coloration, orientation – all can be modified by the traditional artist once the AI has rendered a composition. Artificial intelligence can automate tedious processes that would otherwise take a significant amount of human-borne labor. “For example, AI technology can be used to automate things like photo realistic rendering, shading, and other complex
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