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Artist Simon Denny uses AI for New York Magazine's 'AI Elite' portraits

Artist Simon Denny was commissioned by New York Magazine to create AI-generated portraits for their "Power" issue, focusing on the "New AI Elite." Denny's work features a distinct aesthetic, resembling old VHS tapes with a crackly, oversaturated look. The cluster also touches on broader political shifts, noting that Texas, previously seen as a tech-friendly alternative to Silicon Valley, has seen a significant Democratic electoral victory, potentially impacting the tech industry's political landscape. AI

IMPACT AI's role in artistic creation and its intersection with political and cultural narratives are highlighted.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses an artist's use of AI for a magazine feature and touches on political shifts impacting the tech industry, rather than a core AI release or significant industry event.

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Artist Simon Denny uses AI for New York Magazine's 'AI Elite' portraits

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    The Berlin-based artist used AI to create his illustrations, which have the crackly, oversaturated look of old VHS tapes. # culture # ai # art https://www. artn

    The Berlin-based artist used AI to create his illustrations, which have the crackly, oversaturated look of old VHS tapes. # culture # ai # art https://www. artnews.com/art-news/news/simo n-denny-ai-portraits-new-york-magazine-power-issue-1234804625/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_mediu…