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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND ART
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has changed paradigms of creativity and art, raising questions about the capacity of machines to create works that evoke emotional response and possess originality. This article explores whether AI systems can create вЂreal’ art and what this means in terms of philosophy, aesthetics and cultural norms. Examples of AI art such as “Theatre D’opera Spatial” and “Portrait of Edmond de Belamy” are analyzed to assess their emotional and artistic value. The question of originality of AI art is discussed through the lens of copyright, imitation theory and cultural perceptions, providing a deeper understanding of how AI affects traditional notions of creativity.
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