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“Art Gallery” by Ryan McGuire/ CC0 1.0 Welcome to the world of digital art!
As AI tools revolutionize digital art, they raise crucial ethical questions about authorship and creativity. This is just one of the many engaging topics presented at this year’s IPILM conference. The conference emphasized information literacy in handling AI-generated media, focusing on the responsible creation, dissemination, and access to these media at all levels. Understanding and navigating these digital landscapes is vital. Join us as we explore these critical issues and more.
Summery
This year’s IPILM conference focused on information literacy in dealing with AI tools. The
focus was on the mediation, dissemination and access to AI-generated media types in the
digital space as well as their handling on an individual, social and institutional level. The
presentation addressed the effects of digitally generated art through AI. Copyright, provision
and the effects on the art world were discussed. Furthermore the question arose as to how art
is defined and whether this understanding needs to be transformed. A survey with 13
respondents from different cultural and academic backgrounds showed that people from the
design industry are distrustful of AI because they are afraid of being replaced. At the same
time, the innovative nature of AI is recognized, but it can only serve as a tool and cannot
replace the artist. The importance of regulation and ethical responsibility in the use of AI
tools was also emphasized. The conclusion of the presentation emphasized that GenAI is not
only a complex topic for the art scene, but must also be considered from a societal
perspective.
Discussion
The topic received positive feedback, reflected in numerous questions post-presentation.
Key discussion points included:
- Copyrights in creating digital art with GenAI tools and proper attribution.
- Responsibility in using GenAI and who bears it.
- Definition of art and whether artificial creations qualify.
- How viewers can identify artificially generated content and the role of information
literacy. - Responsibility of consumers and users of digital content.
Specific outcomes of the discussion highlighted that managing generated digital content
requires media and information usage and literacy skills. Both providers and users of GenAI
tools were recognized to have ethical and social responsibilities. Additionally, it was
emphasized that consumers must critically evaluate their digital media consumption habits.
The project seminar’s aim of teaching information literacy was clearly reflected in the
discussion outcomes.
Interesting contents
Technology changes the world, espacially the art world
Artificial intelligence is becoming a vital part of our society, driving innovation and simplifying tasks across many areas of life. However, it also brings challenges such as privacy concerns and the potential for misuse. As AI-generated content becomes more common, it raises crucial ethical questions about authorship, ownership, and creativity. These issues demand thoughtful discussion on regulation and ethical use. Join us in exploring the responsibilities and implications of AI, from creative industries to everyday applications.