SAEDNEWS: For the first time, artificial intelligence has created a self-portrait, revealing its own self-image.
According to SaedNews, despite knowing it is not human and merely a computer system, AI has presented an image of itself as a physical human form. This AI self-portrait is a composite of the faces of 40 artists whose selfies were shared with an AI program. This experiment was conducted by Hiscox Insurance Company with the aim of preparing a report on the impact of AI on the art world and examining the ethical dilemmas arising from AI-created artworks.
AI image-generation models can create new works by learning the skills of artists from different periods. It's possible that future artworks could blend elements of Da Vinci, Banksy, and others.
Hiscox is interested in this matter because using AI to create artworks often happens without compensating or obtaining consent from living artists. According to a survey by Hiscox, 77% of art collectors and 78% of art enthusiasts believe artists should be fairly compensated for the use of their works by AI models.
To ensure this potential injustice does not occur, Hiscox conducted this experiment and compensated all 40 mentioned artists. The survey found that more than one-third (37%) of art collectors are concerned about the unauthorized use of artists' works.
Robert Read, Head of Art and Private Clients at Hiscox, stated, "The use of AI in art is a new frontier for the art market, bringing both risks and opportunities. Advanced technologies can be an extraordinary creative catalyst, but our research shows there are still issues the industry grapples with, especially regarding transparency and compensation. There is no problem with an AI tool creating artwork by studying and absorbing human art, provided it is done ethically, transparently, and fairly."
Hiscox's Art and AI report found that 42% of collectors and art enthusiasts have ethical concerns about AI-created art. The report also revealed a strong desire among art collectors (82%) and art enthusiasts (76%) for clear labeling to distinguish AI-generated art from human-created content.
Robert Read concluded, "The extent to which AI tools mimic or even replicate existing artworks and the transparency regarding the use of AI in art production are some of the major concerns that will shape the future of AI-generated art and the broader market for this phenomenon."
