AI and Art: Exploring the Boundaries of Creativity

Is AI art real

Usman Zahid
2 min readApr 29, 2023
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AI art has been a topic of debate in the art world, with some questioning whether it can be considered real art or not. After all, AI is simply using algorithms to create new pieces of art, based on existing ones created by humans.

But is that really any different from how human artists create art?

When we look at human art, we see that artists are often influenced by their experiences and inspirations they have gained from other works of art. In a way, every piece of human-made art is a combination and amalgamation of previous works of art.

So, is AI art any different? It’s true that machines can only create art based on the algorithms and data they have been programmed with, but isn’t that also true for human artists who are limited by their own experiences and inspirations?

Perhaps the real question we should be asking is, how do we define art? Is it the end result, or the process by which it was created? If we focus solely on the end result, then it’s difficult to argue that AI art is any less real than human-made art.

However, if we value the process of creating art and the human experience behind it, then AI art might fall short. After all, machines lack the emotional depth and personal experiences that humans have, which can greatly impact the creation of art.

But let’s not forget that AI art is still a relatively new phenomenon, and it’s continuously evolving. As the technology advances, we might see machines that can not only create art but also learn from human emotions and experiences.

So, how do we know if AI art is real? Well, maybe the answer is that it’s up to each individual to decide for themselves. Just like how some people prefer abstract art while others prefer realism, we might have different preferences when it comes to AI art.

At the end of the day, we should embrace the new possibilities that AI art can bring to the art world. It’s a fascinating new medium that can challenge our perceptions of what art is and what it can be.

And who knows, maybe someday we’ll have a machine that can create a masterpiece that rivals the Mona Lisa.

Hey, we can dream, can’t we?

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Usman Zahid

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