The Unfounded Fear of Artificial Intelligence in Art and Other Human Activities

The fear of artificial intelligence (AI) in art and many other areas of human activity is largely unfounded. Throughout history, every technological advancement has sparked similar suspicions, from the printing press to the photographic and digital cameras. However, experience shows us that these tools have not replaced human creativity but have instead enhanced it.

AI is not new to our lives. For decades, we’ve coexisted with it in systems like autopilot in aviation, which ensures flight safety by reducing the risks associated with human error. Similarly, self-management systems, such as those regulating heating or air conditioning, make our daily lives easier without raising any objections.

In the creative field, every time we use software like Photoshop, we unleash complex chains of invisible code that adjust colors, lighting, or textures with a precision impossible to achieve manually. So, why fear a copywriter using AI to generate images that illustrate an idea for a client?

AI doesn’t replace creativity; it complements it. For example, an artist can feed a program with parameters based on their own work and request variations. This process doesn’t diminish the artist’s merit; it opens new doors instead.

Fear of the unknown has always been an obstacle to progress. Let critics remain stuck in their prejudices, and let us move forward, embracing the tools technology offers to expand the horizons of creativity and knowledge.