Seven Ways to Ask, “Is AI Art Really Art?”

The question of whether AI-generated art can truly be considered “art” is not new. Algorithmic art, at least in its digital form, has been around for decades. What’s new is that generative AI (most famously, DALL-E) is capable of producing highly complex and nuanced artworks that challenge traditional notions of creativity and the role of the artist. This technological leap has fueled both enthusiasm and skepticism…