For the first time, artificial intelligence has drawn a self-portrait, showing how it perceives itself.
According to a report from the Science and Technology service of Saednews, despite the fact that AI knows it is not human and is merely a computer system, it has still provided an image of itself that reflects the physical form of a human. This AI-generated self-portrait is a combination of the faces of 40 artists, whose selfies were shared on an AI program. The test was conducted by the insurance company Hiscox, with the aim of preparing a report on the impact of AI on the art world and addressing the ethical issues related to AI-created art.
As AI image generation models have the ability to create new artworks by learning the skills of artists from various periods, there is a possibility that in the future, a single artwork could be a mixture of works by Da Vinci, Banksy, and others.
The reason Hiscox insurance company is interested in this issue is that the use of AI to create art often occurs without compensation for living artists or their consent. According to the company's survey, 77% of art collectors and 78% of art enthusiasts said that artists should receive fair compensation for the use of their works by AI models.
To ensure this potential injustice did not occur, Hiscox conducted the test and made sure that compensation was paid to all 40 artists involved. According to the company’s findings, more than one-third (37%) of art collectors are concerned about the unauthorized use of artists' works.
Robert Reid, Head of Art and Private Clients at Hiscox, said: "The use of AI in art is a new frontier for the art market and brings both risks and opportunities. The use of advanced technologies can be an extraordinary creative force, but our research shows there are still issues the industry is grappling with, particularly regarding transparency and compensation. There is no problem with an AI tool studying and absorbing human art to create an artwork, as long as it is done ethically, transparently, and fairly."
Hiscox's Art and AI report revealed that 42% of collectors and art enthusiasts have ethical concerns about art created by AI. The report also showed a strong desire among art collectors (82%) and art enthusiasts (76%) for clear labeling to distinguish AI-generated art from human-created content.
Robert Reid concluded: "The extent to which AI tools imitate or even replicate existing artworks and the transparency about the level of AI involvement in creating art will be significant concerns that will shape the future of AI-generated artworks and the broader market for this phenomenon."
