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 What to Consider about Artificial Intelligence in the Art World

    AI enlists a broad spectrum of ideals. It is important to consider the many facets of utilizing and creating AI. AI in the art world has come a long way. There is now technology that can take a cue word or two, and create an image in accordance with the minimal direction. This is the beginning of achieving types of AI that are able to use their machine learning to decode algorithms, to in turn carry out real-world tasks that demonstrate a certain level of human processing. 

    This level of technology has allowed for a new type of media to be presented. Now Artificial Intelligence systems can create imagery that resonates with a creative thinking process. This is the beginning of AI being able to grasp concepts outside of explicit programming; the ability to intrinsically comprehend, evaluate, and present concepts in a creative and artistic manner is a huge stepping stone towards more free-thinking in AI. 

    That being said, considerations must be made and questions must be asked of AI. What these systems are accomplishing looks, from the outside, to be harmless pictures and graphics. However, looking at the bigger picture, this type of technology is a door into many other AI facets. Looking specifically at the GTP-3 AI model, developed by OpenAI, it is clear that this technology expands beyond creating cutesy pictures. According to a journal article by Teresa Carey, "GTP-3 is the third generation of autocomplete tools designed by OpenAI. It looks for patterns in large amounts of data and then predicts what words should come after a text prompt. A simple example is if you input 'fire,' it might add 'truck' or 'alarm'." Check out her article to learn more about the specifics of the GTP-3 AI system:

    So what should we be concerned about? What, as artists, mattes in terms of AI? This new technology is a positive thing, but should be well-considered. So much more is possible than just the generation of imagery from this technological "thinking process", and one should be concerned with asking the creators, the scientists, about the validity and the true reason behind creating these Artificial Intelligence systems. From the perspective of this post, I am considering specifically what would be the types of research questions one should ask the developers of an AI system; standing for artists, or any other field that is being presented with these new forms of creation. 

  • How are the scientists quantifying mistakes within the AI systems?
  • Is it safer to stick with the more time-consuming human methods of completing tasks, or is it better to go with efficiency, with the possibility for inaccuracy?
  • What have scientists done to ensure accuracy?
  • What other models of AI existed in this field before this model?
  • How long has this system been in development?
  • How does this AI accomplish the same task as a regular person? What makes it more efficient?
  • Can this technology be applied in a more broad scope?
  • Was this function the original intent of the AI?
  • Are there functions beyond what is being explicitly completed with this AI?

    Technology's rapid advancement can be seen as a frightening concept. Artificial intelligence models have been developed that can surpass human capabilities, and can now imitate human thought process. AI’s can do many things that a human brain can but faster, and oftentimes, with more accuracy. We continue to make such rapid advancements, but never stop to consider what the implications of those creations would be. Often, the focus is on how much money can be made, rather than what damage could be done, or even what people could be helped. Systems may be created with one purpose in mind, but they are often developed further, competing against itself, and losing sight of the original reason for making the AI. Capital is now the main point of these systems, and the ethical aspects are necessary to consider, the why behind their creation. While the prospect of further advancements in AI is enticing, there is always the presence of disaster that could be caused through the further developments. We are creating machines with very high intelligence levels, however, they have no emotion, unlike humans and animals who they are imitating. The further advancement of artificial intelligence will continue on the fast track it is on, we can only hope that developments are made for the good of humanity.

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