Don’t ask if AI can make art — ask how AI can be art

Artificial IntelligenceDebates over AI’s artistic value have focused on its generative output. But so far, interactive systems have proved far more interesting.

By Adi Robertson, a senior tech and policy editor focused on VR, online platforms, and free expression. Adi has covered video games, biohacking, and more for The Verge since 2011.

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If you’re yearning for a fistfight with an artist, one simple phrase should do the trick: AI can do what you do.

The recent explosion of chatbots and text-to-image generators has prompted consternation from writers, illustrators, and musicians. AI tools like ChatGPT and DALL-E are extraordinary technical accomplishments, yet they

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