Words Have Power

producing art. I take time to experiment with ideas and concepts, doing everything by hand. The most that these self proclaimed “artists” have done is type in a text prompt and wait about three minutes for the “art” to be finished for them.

I know that we will never be able to get rid of AI. Unfortunately for artists, artificial intelligence will only grow from here. Technology is advancing in a way that predicts that AI will become a household tool.

As the next generation, I say that we learn to be mindful. When we ask for art pieces, we need to clarify where it is coming from. If you insist upon an AI-created piece, fine. You know what you asked for, and you will get what you want.

To all the AI “artists,” be fully transparent with what you’re doing. Do not create or sell the AI art claiming that you made the piece. You must explain to your customers that the art was generated by artificial intelligence and sell it under those terms.

When you claim that your art is original when it is not, you are misrepresenting the product and giving yourself false credit. In the real world, this is called fraud.

I ask not just artists but art lovers everywhere to support the living people who make art from the heart. AI has not earned its place in the art world, and it should never be accepted into it.