“The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Visual Culture and the Arts”

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the visual arts has created new challenges and debates. Increasingly, AI is able to create images that are as high quality as the work of photographers and designers. This simultaneously opens up new possibilities and also raises concerns about how AI will affect the evolution of visual culture. Will these images be as sustainable as human-made ones? Or will artists adapt and become even more creative to surprise their audiences?

Artificial intelligence in art is of interest and concern

Human perception of visual culture is still relatively new, and we don’t yet realize how much of the visual content we consume is generated by technology. When we learn about the images created by artificial intelligence, we are often surprised and wonder how this technology can know what people look like and how does it create images? Of course, at the same time, interest also arises in the possibilities that the use of artificial intelligence in their works can create for artists or anyone else interested. At the “Fotografiska” Museum in Tallinn, the exhibition “Pixel Dreams” showcases images created by artificial intelligence, and the purpose of the exhibition is to encourage discussion. Artificial intelligence raises countless questions not only in art, but also in other areas of life. Although there are no answers to these questions, the purpose of the art world is to make people think about them, spark debate and encourage critical thinking.

Artificial intelligence is changing the way we create and consume visual content

With the development of artificial intelligence, it is clear that we will see even more images created by AI in the future. Therefore, it is already necessary to consider its impact both on the art world and on society as a whole. While some may fear the loss of jobs or infringement of copyright laws, we can certainly look forward to new expressions of creativity and art forms. The arrival of artificial intelligence in our lives has both positive and negative consequences, AI is expected to change the way we create and consume visual content. In addition, it can affect not only the art world, but also various industries such as advertising, film and gaming industries. It is important that we continue to discuss the ethical and social implications of the use of artificial intelligence, such as how data and personal information protection issues are addressed, and how it can facilitate or hinder the representation and accessibility of different cultures and viewpoints. It is important to educate the public about AI and its impact on visual culture to ensure that people are able to understand and critically evaluate the visual content that is produced with this technology. This can help prevent misinformation and manipulation of visual content that can be harmful to the public.

Photos created by artificial intelligence can win art competitions

Most recently, there was an example where you could clearly see how artificial intelligence has already influenced the world of art – a photo created by the German artist MI won the photo contest. This begs the question – how and can we evaluate photographs created by humans and artificial intelligence according to the same criteria? It cannot be denied that artificial intelligence is also capable of creating stunning compositions and color schemes, competing with artists. But controversy exists over what should and should not be considered a “real” photograph.

Should be involved in the research and application of artificial intelligence

The rise of AI-generated imagery is a new trend in the visual arts that could change the way we think about creativity and art. Although it is not yet clear what the future of AI will be, how the technology will develop and whether it is here to stay in our lives, it is necessary to continue to study it and explore the possibilities associated with artificial intelligence. As technology advances, we are likely to be faced with forms of art and expression that we have not even thought about before.