Saadnews: For the first time, artificial intelligence has created a portrait of itself, showing what it thinks of itself.
According to a report by the Science and Technology service, citing Fars news agency, despite the fact that artificial intelligence knows it is not human and is merely a computer system, it still presented an image of itself that is a physical embodiment of a human. The AI's self-portrait is a combination of the faces of 40 artists whose selfies were shared in an AI program. This test was conducted by the insurance company Hiscox, with the aim of preparing a report on the impact of artificial intelligence on the world of art and exploring the ethical issues arising from the creation of artworks by AI.
As image-generating AI models have the ability to create new works by learning the skills of artists from different periods, it is possible that in the future, an artwork could be a blend of works by Da Vinci, Banksy, and others.
The reason Hiscox is interested in this issue is that the use of AI to create artworks is often done without compensating artists who are alive or obtaining their consent. According to the insurance company's study, 77% of art collectors and 78% of art enthusiasts stated that artists should receive fair compensation for the use of their works by AI models.
To ensure this potential injustice does not occur, Hiscox conducted the mentioned test and made sure that all 40 artists involved were compensated. According to their study, more than a third (37%) of art collectors are concerned about unauthorized use of artists' works.
Robert Read, Head of Art and Private Clients at Hiscox, said, "The use of artificial intelligence in art represents a new frontier for the art market, bringing both risks and opportunities. The use of advanced technologies can be an extraordinary creative force, but our research shows that there are still issues that the industry grapples with, especially regarding transparency and compensation. There's no problem with an AI tool studying and absorbing human art to create a piece, as long as it's done ethically, transparently, and fairly."
Hiscox's report on Art and AI revealed that 42% of art collectors and enthusiasts have ethical concerns about AI-generated art. 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 Read concluded: "The extent of imitation or even replication of existing art by AI tools, as well as transparency regarding the extent of AI use in creating artworks, are some of the major concerns that will shape the future of AI-generated art and the broader market for this phenomenon."
