The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly influenced Etsy, an online marketplace known for selling handmade crafts and unique gifts. Search results for ‘AI-generated’ on Etsy yield almost 49,000 results, including AI-made prints, t-shirt designs, and even instructions on how to use AI tools like Midjourney for profit.
While AI-generated creations can be found…
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence into various industries has led to several developments, including the field of arts. One of the key advancements is the Midjourney AI, a tool launched in July 2022 by the San Francisco-based independent research lab Midjourney Inc. The company, founded by David Holz, the CTO of Leap Motion, has…
A new mobile application named 'Hotshot' claims to enable its users to generate artificial intelligence (AI) group photos. This technology allows one to create images of themselves socializing with friends, even if the event didn’t take place in reality. The app is being touted as a way to be ‘virtually present’ at gatherings when one…
The family of renowned Belarus-born artist, Leonid Afremov, who passed away in 2019, has become embroiled in a buzz over the sale of AI-generated art that bears a striking resemblance to Afremov's signature work. This situation came to light when Jon Neimeister, lead artist for Blizzard's Hearthstone video game, stumbled across the sale of AI-art…
Just a few months after the trend of the 'AI photoshoot', K-pop idols and Gen Z creators on TikTok are now exploring a new viral filter known as the 'AI yearbook'. This feature, harking back to the aesthetics of the 1990s, allows users to visualize themselves as high school students from that decade. The AI…
Spotify recently introduced an artificial intelligence (AI) playlist art feature, making it the latest entrant in the AI art industry. The feature allows users to develop custom AI-generated artwork matching the ‘vibe’ of their playlists. The process is conducted on Spotify’s iOS mobile app, translated for all users to see on a desktop via Spotify’s…
A YouTube creator by the name of 'demonflyingfox' has successfully used Artificial Intelligence (AI) to generate a convincing video advertising global fashion house Balenciaga, which appears to star characters from the Harry Potter films. The video is so authentic-looking, it's led to confusion among social media users who believe it to be a real advertisement…
AI image generators like DALL-E, Midjourney and Stable Diffusion have significantly changed the way we perceive art. With the application of artificial intelligence (AI), creating art has become considerably more accessible, shifting focus from innate talent to a blend of technology, personal narratives, and viewer interpretation.
Enigma X, a pop-up gallery located in Melbourne, has introduced…
The introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the comic book industry is poised to revolutionize the art and storytelling techniques in the field. This innovative technology is providing limitless possibilities for creators, opening doors of opportunity for those who previously lacked the artistic prowess or financial means for their imagination to come alive on paper.…
The comic book industry has been struggling in recent years, failing to boost sales of printed comic books in spite of the success enjoyed by Marvel and DC films. There's also been a devaluation of comic book artists' and writers' output, with some publishing companies failing to make payments to freelancers and even filing for…