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AI Advancements Apark Debate Over the Future of Art Industry Jobs

Updated: Apr 11, 2023

By Yizhang Zhang

BOSTON-Artificial intelligence has been rapidly advancing in recent years, leading to concerns about its potential impact on the job market. One industry that has been particularly vocal about this issue is the art world, where many workers fear that AI could replace them soon.


As AI technology improves, some art experts predict that machines could eventually take over various tasks traditionally performed by human artists and art workers, including creating art, curating exhibitions, and even running art galleries. Proponents of AI argue that these technologies could make the art world more efficient and accessible while also creating new opportunities for artists and art workers.


John Kim, VMA student from Emerson College, says:" Already in the editing sector, ai is taking over a lot of difficult tasks when it comes to editing the background."


However, critics of AI in the art world warn that these technologies could lead to widespread job loss and homogenization of artistic expression. They argue that AI-generated art needs more emotional depth and creativity than human-made art and that relying too heavily on machines could lead to a loss of diversity and innovation in the art world.


Qinwen Gu, MAP student from Emerson College, says:"It is unlikely to completely replace human illustrators. because illustrations require the understanding of emotion and contexts behind the subjects matter."


Despite these concerns, AI is already making its mark in art. For example, some museums like

Science of Musuem, and MIT Musuem, have experimented with using AI to help curate exhibitions, while others have commissioned AI-generated art. Meanwhile, some artists are embracing AI to augment their creative processes, using machine learning algorithms to generate new ideas or help them execute their visions.


While it remains to be seen how AI will ultimately impact the art world, one thing is clear: the conversation around this issue will likely continue for years as artists and art workers grapple with the potential benefits and drawbacks of these rapidly advancing technologies.

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