Impact and Role of Artificial Intelligence Technology in the Field of Art

Journal: Arts Studies and Criticism DOI: 10.32629/asc.v6i4.4338

Yu Bai1, Yan Lei2, Peng Bai2

1. University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2. Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China

Abstract

Generative artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the art world, offering both new creative opportunities and significant challenges. The growing presence of AI-generated works in creation, exhibition, and competitions raises questions about considerations of standard framework, institutional practices, participation guidelines, and transparency. This paper examines these issues through a research-based approach, which identifies current challenges and proposing recommendations. While not a definitive standard for AI application in the arts, the discussion offers an exploratory overview of how generative AI tools are being integrated into everyday artistic practice. The study argues that robust frameworks are essential to address unresolved concerns around copyright, authorship, and data sources, ensuring fairness, integrity, and transparency in competitions and exhibitions. And this could be a help to generative AI development in the future.

Keywords

Generative AI; AI-generated art; Authorship; Exhibition guidelines; Transparency; Standard framework

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