Sat 4/22 @ 2-3PM
Now that the talk about NFTS— non-fungible tokens — has died down, there’s another technology buzz in the art world (and elsewhere): artificial intelligence. All of a sudden it’s creating art and some artists are asking, “Does this mean I’m obsolete?”
Artists Archives of the Western Reserve aims to answer that question by presenting a conversation with artist/designer Jamal Collins and lawyer Alfred Cowger. They’ll discuss at how artificial intelligence produces as well as how it affects questions of originality and ownership.
Collins, an educator who works with artists in underserved communities, says hopefully “Artificial intelligence has the power to do some incredible things, but it will never be able to fully replace the ingenuity of the human mind. At its core, A.I. is just the latest tool to enhance and augment our creativity.”
Cowger focuses on the intellectual property aspects of A.I. “Algorithms are creating ‘original’ art, sometimes without actual input by humans, and sometimes based upon a database of existing art,” he explains. “Does work created by artificial intelligence qualify as real ‘art’, and if so, who is the artist?”
The free event is being held in person at AAWR’s gallery, but it’s nearly sold out due to demand so it will be live streaming. Go to AAWR’s website for info on how to access it.
Cleveland, OH 44106