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I agree - AI has a real environmental cost and threatens artistic craft. But it’s a complex issue; some studies suggest AI-generated art can have a lower carbon footprint than traditional methods.
If AI can create anything, what does Art mean?
Exploring how AI is redefining creativity, authorship, and the value of art
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March 19, 2025 at 8:28 PM
I agree - AI has a real environmental cost and threatens artistic craft. But it’s a complex issue; some studies suggest AI-generated art can have a lower carbon footprint than traditional methods.
That’s really interesting - I’d love to hear more about how DALL·E is enhancing your creative process. In my latest article, I explore how AI is shaping creativity in different ways, and I’d love to hear your perspective!
If AI can create anything, what does Art mean?
Exploring how AI is redefining creativity, authorship, and the value of art
nodemagazine.substack.com
March 19, 2025 at 8:24 PM
That’s really interesting - I’d love to hear more about how DALL·E is enhancing your creative process. In my latest article, I explore how AI is shaping creativity in different ways, and I’d love to hear your perspective!
That really means a lot! I’m glad our conversation sparked some thoughts - for me as well. Good discussions are rare, but always so worthwhile.
March 19, 2025 at 8:18 PM
That really means a lot! I’m glad our conversation sparked some thoughts - for me as well. Good discussions are rare, but always so worthwhile.
I totally understand your point and really appreciate your feedback - it’s making me rethink how to approach my workflow for future publications. I’ll follow you to support your art, and also because I’m also a huge horror fan!
March 19, 2025 at 7:55 PM
I totally understand your point and really appreciate your feedback - it’s making me rethink how to approach my workflow for future publications. I’ll follow you to support your art, and also because I’m also a huge horror fan!
I’m a designer (Industrial Design graduate, also worked as an illustrator), musician (vocals, guitar, bass, drums), and a university lecturer in creative technologies, so I see this from different angles. I love crafts and technique, but I also think technology has always shaped art in complex ways
March 19, 2025 at 7:43 PM
I’m a designer (Industrial Design graduate, also worked as an illustrator), musician (vocals, guitar, bass, drums), and a university lecturer in creative technologies, so I see this from different angles. I love crafts and technique, but I also think technology has always shaped art in complex ways
Just to wrap up: I share many of your points, which is why I reposted your original post along with similar ones. I just think conversations like this help explore the issue in more depth and from different angles
March 19, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Just to wrap up: I share many of your points, which is why I reposted your original post along with similar ones. I just think conversations like this help explore the issue in more depth and from different angles
Again, I get the ethical concerns. AI shouldn’t exploit artists. But outright rejection leaves its future to corporations. The left once embraced tech for progress; the real fight is shaping AI to serve artists, not just billionaires. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
March 19, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Again, I get the ethical concerns. AI shouldn’t exploit artists. But outright rejection leaves its future to corporations. The left once embraced tech for progress; the real fight is shaping AI to serve artists, not just billionaires. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Queen’s "No Synthesizers!" stance in the ‘70s mirrors today’s AI art debate - initial resistance to new tech, then later embracing it as a tool. Like synths in music, AI’s impact depends on how it’s used, not just its existence.
March 19, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Queen’s "No Synthesizers!" stance in the ‘70s mirrors today’s AI art debate - initial resistance to new tech, then later embracing it as a tool. Like synths in music, AI’s impact depends on how it’s used, not just its existence.
I totally understand why you hid my link and sorry in first place if that offended you. I get the frustration with AI, but rejecting it outright might not be the solution. Again, photography, digital art, and even music sampling were once seen as threats too. Over time, ethical frameworks emerged.
March 19, 2025 at 7:34 PM
I totally understand why you hid my link and sorry in first place if that offended you. I get the frustration with AI, but rejecting it outright might not be the solution. Again, photography, digital art, and even music sampling were once seen as threats too. Over time, ethical frameworks emerged.
That statement itself is a bit of a provocation - ironically, it reflects exactly where society is heading. In the article, I actually discuss the danger of echo chambers and the loss of shared cultural moments or masterpieces
March 19, 2025 at 4:44 PM
That statement itself is a bit of a provocation - ironically, it reflects exactly where society is heading. In the article, I actually discuss the danger of echo chambers and the loss of shared cultural moments or masterpieces
About the MidJourney use: As an artist, I used to design everything myself, but AI helps me work more efficiently -and it’s also a way to study its impact firsthand. I’m transparent about my use and share my prompts openly.
March 19, 2025 at 4:32 PM
About the MidJourney use: As an artist, I used to design everything myself, but AI helps me work more efficiently -and it’s also a way to study its impact firsthand. I’m transparent about my use and share my prompts openly.
The challenge now is figuring out how AI can evolve in a way that respects and benefits artists, rather than exploiting them. That’s exactly the kind of conversation I want to have.
March 19, 2025 at 4:32 PM
The challenge now is figuring out how AI can evolve in a way that respects and benefits artists, rather than exploiting them. That’s exactly the kind of conversation I want to have.
I also explore solutions, like royalty systems for artists whose work is used in AI training.
We’ve seen similar debates before -sampling in hip-hop was once considered theft, yet it led to groundbreaking new forms of music, eventually evolving into a system where artists were compensated.
We’ve seen similar debates before -sampling in hip-hop was once considered theft, yet it led to groundbreaking new forms of music, eventually evolving into a system where artists were compensated.
March 19, 2025 at 4:32 PM
I also explore solutions, like royalty systems for artists whose work is used in AI training.
We’ve seen similar debates before -sampling in hip-hop was once considered theft, yet it led to groundbreaking new forms of music, eventually evolving into a system where artists were compensated.
We’ve seen similar debates before -sampling in hip-hop was once considered theft, yet it led to groundbreaking new forms of music, eventually evolving into a system where artists were compensated.
I completely understand the concerns around AI training practices, and as a designer myself, I take these issues seriously. My article isn’t about endorsing AI tools but critically examining their impact on creativity, including ethical concerns around authorship and labor.
March 19, 2025 at 4:32 PM
I completely understand the concerns around AI training practices, and as a designer myself, I take these issues seriously. My article isn’t about endorsing AI tools but critically examining their impact on creativity, including ethical concerns around authorship and labor.
My latest piece looks at how AI is reshaping authorship and artistic value, exploring both the risks and possibilities.
If AI can create anything, what does Art mean?
Exploring how AI is redefining creativity, authorship, and the value of art
nodemagazine.substack.com
March 19, 2025 at 2:18 PM
My latest piece looks at how AI is reshaping authorship and artistic value, exploring both the risks and possibilities.
I see this perspective a lot, and I think it raises important questions about authenticity and creativity. But AI’s role in art isn’t just about replacement - it’s also about how we choose to use it.
March 19, 2025 at 2:18 PM
I see this perspective a lot, and I think it raises important questions about authenticity and creativity. But AI’s role in art isn’t just about replacement - it’s also about how we choose to use it.
I recently wrote about how AI is reshaping authorship, artistic labor, and the cultural value of creativity - worth considering in moments like this
nodemagazine.substack.com/p/if-ai-can-...
nodemagazine.substack.com/p/if-ai-can-...
If AI can create anything, what does Art mean?
Exploring how AI is redefining creativity, authorship, and the value of art
nodemagazine.substack.com
March 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
I recently wrote about how AI is reshaping authorship, artistic labor, and the cultural value of creativity - worth considering in moments like this
nodemagazine.substack.com/p/if-ai-can-...
nodemagazine.substack.com/p/if-ai-can-...
The legal and ethical landscape around AI and copyright is shifting fast, and this kind of immunity would have massive implications for artists, writers, and creators.
March 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The legal and ethical landscape around AI and copyright is shifting fast, and this kind of immunity would have massive implications for artists, writers, and creators.
My latest piece looks at AI and creativity from a broader lens, exploring not just its political adoption but how it’s reshaping authorship, artistic labor, and cultural production at large. Different focus, but some overlapping concerns.
If AI can create anything, what does Art mean?
Exploring how AI is redefining creativity, authorship, and the value of art
nodemagazine.substack.com
March 19, 2025 at 1:58 PM
My latest piece looks at AI and creativity from a broader lens, exploring not just its political adoption but how it’s reshaping authorship, artistic labor, and cultural production at large. Different focus, but some overlapping concerns.
This is a sharp critique of AI's role in right-wing visual culture, and I agree with much of its analysis - especially on how AI imagery often reflects ideological priorities rather than artistic intent.
March 19, 2025 at 1:58 PM
This is a sharp critique of AI's role in right-wing visual culture, and I agree with much of its analysis - especially on how AI imagery often reflects ideological priorities rather than artistic intent.