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…
Netflix's latest true crime documentary, "What Jennifer Did," has come under fire for allegedly using AI-generated art. The film recounts the high-profile case of Jennifer Pan, a 37-year-old woman from Canada, who was convicted of arranging the attack on her parents in 2010, resulting in the death of her mother and a critical injury to…
Gobelins Paris, a prestigious French animation school, has admitted to using artificial intelligence (AI) in a student's art project, sparking controversy and online criticism. Several students launched the website YANJIN to showcase an art project featuring an interactive children's book aimed at educating kids aged seven to ten about bullying. However, French artists on social…
Korean pop, better known as K-pop, has taken a leap into the virtual realm following the achievements of virtual idol groups like MAVE and PLAVE in the previous year. Now, the "metaverse girl group" Triple Iz is competing for the attention of dedicated K-pop fans.
Triple Iz, consisting of three members from Indonesia, South Korea,…
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…
South Korean record label, HYBE, which is known for its successful management of globally successful K-Pop band BTS, stands accused by fans of using generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in a teaser trailer for an upcoming girl group. Fans suspicions predominantly revolve around the teaser video for HYBE's five-member K-pop girl group, ILLIT. The firm launched…
DeviantArt, a platform popular among millennials and Gen Z for browsing and purchasing artwork, has shifted from its reputation as a marketplace for human creatives. It recently revealed that one of its highest-grossing artists is an AI artist known as mikonotai, who earned over US$12,000 (AU$18,400) in 2023 by selling AI-generated pieces. In a single…
OpenAI’s latest AI tool called Sora, which is capable of producing high-quality, photorealistic moving images along with complex camera motion, has sparked discussions surrounding the ethics of AI-generated art. Many artists are concerned about how these tools could potentially replace human creativity in the field. Melbourne-based artist and animator, Laura Thiele, expresses her concerns stating…
Anime fans have long expressed their disdain fоr artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content. For instance, Netflix Japan's anime film 'The Dog and The Boy' (2023) faced severe backlash from audiences when it was found that AI-created art was used in some scenes. Another instance is an Anime series entirely developed by AI, released by an LA-based…
WDK, an online developer, created an 'AI girlfriend' called the 'Hong Hong Simulator' making a significant impact on online users in China. The gadget is so engrossing that men are disregarding real-life relationships in favour of interacting with it. Based on the GPT-3.5 model, the Hong Hong Simulator, which was created for minor amusement, encourages…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is sparking new creative avenues in the art world, much to the interest of many artists. In contrast, some have expressed fears of becoming outdated. However, AI does not pose any threat to traditional arts; instead, it offers an opportunity for artists to explore new channels and enhance their work. For instance,…
Art has always served as a vessel for human expression, interpreting and depicting emotions, thoughts, and perspectives. Now, with the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, AI-produced art is challenging the idea that creativity is exclusive to humans. This article explores the intriguing intersection of AI and art, deliberating the prospect of machines…