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AI in Art: A Mirror to Consumerism or a New Frontier?

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The author reflects on the role of AI in contemporary art, viewing it as a mirror of consumerist society despite individual value system differences. Having worked in computational arts for over 30 years, they feel part of a new subculture due to fundamental disagreements about art-making ethics and processes. Their personal art goals have always focused on research, learning, illustrating algorithmic possibilities, and tool-making, often tied to open-source and educational work, which they consider more impactful than simply reflecting society. AI

IMPACT AI's integration into art is seen as a reflection of consumerist societal values, prompting a divergence in artistic ethics and processes.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece by an individual reflecting on AI's role in art.

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AI in Art: A Mirror to Consumerism or a New Frontier?

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    Addendum: Since, in the larger picture, contemporary art can be seen as a mirror of a society/culture in each epoch, it makes complete sense that current art pr

    Addendum: Since, in the larger picture, contemporary art can be seen as a mirror of a society/culture in each epoch, it makes complete sense that current art practice is reflecting these changes in values/approaches. So seen through that lens, AI-driven art making (and its defens…

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