Artificial Intelligence vs Art: Game over for artists? A review with Sebuh Mesfin and @toyowrites

Our host Sebuh Mesfin & @toyowrites discuss the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the creator economy and artists. Toyosi is the founder of a luxury art decor & design service, shortlisted by the Telegraph & Natwest in the Top 100 Female Entrepreneurs to watch, has sold artwork to Hollywood Clients, shipped to over 20 countries and exhibited at Google, John Lewis, Barclays, Westfield, HSBC, Boots and more.

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Episode breakdown and topics discussed below:

1) The value of AI in art but and the importance of the human element in creating art. Questions about the intent behind AI-generated art and the definition of "real" art in the age of AI.

2) AI as a potential solution to make art more affordable and accessible for consumers. They discuss the differentiation between AI-generated art and traditional art, highlighting the tactile and sensory experience of physical artwork.

3) The ethical concerns of AI platforms using other artists' work without proper compensation, emphasising the importance of developing laws and regulations to protect artists' intellectual property in the digital age.

4) Whether voices, specifically those that can mimic famous artists like Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar, should be copyrightable. The use of AI to create music from deceased artists, such as the Notorious B.I.G. Timbaland, a renowned producer, has already made a song using AI and plans to start a company that allows people to create music using the voices of deceased artists.

5) AI art generator reviews of: images.ai, getimage.ai, Night Cafe Shutterstock, Dali 2, Runway ML

6) The positive impact of AI in art is highlighted, citing an artist who uses AI to showcase elderly African people on fashion runways.

7) The conversation delves into the future of work, the role of AI in society, and the potential for AI to create new job opportunities.

8) The emergence of virtual reality and augmented reality technologies and their impact on human experiences is also mentioned.