How Generative AI Affects Artists

Did OpenAI just kill the careers of designers and illustrators? I see a lot of these posts with this claim 👆 , so here's my take 👇 OpenAI recently introduced a new image generation model as a part of GPT-4o, combining remarkable capabilities in text and image generation. We have all tried Studio Ghibli styles at this point for our personal images (Huge fan!) Truth: It will disrupt careers and transform the creative landscape! However, claiming this advancement "kills" careers misses a crucial point: tools enhance creativity; they rarely replace it outright. This new model can create stunning visuals in seconds. It can mimic styles, generate ideas, and produce high-quality work. The speed and efficiency are unmatched. This shift has left many designers feeling threatened. Job security is at risk. Many wonder if their skills will still be valued. I call it the "Creative Disruption Effect". This powerful change impacts the art world in five critical ways: → Accessibility: Everyone can create art now. → Quality: AI produces high-quality images fast. → Variety: Countless styles and options are available. → Cost: Cheaper alternatives to hiring artists. → Competition: More creators in the market. Each of these elements brings challenges. • Increased accessibility = "Oversaturation" • Quality without effort = "Devaluation" • Endless variety = "Confusion" • Lower costs = "Reduced earnings" • More competition = "Struggle for visibility" Here’s how to thrive in this new world: 1/ Embrace technology: ↳ Learn to use AI tools to enhance your work  ↳ Combine your creativity with AI’s power 2/ Focus on storytelling: ↳ Create art with a unique narrative  ↳ Connect with your audience on a deeper level 3/ Build a personal brand: ↳ Showcase your style and personality ↳ Stand out in a crowded market 4/ Collaborate: ↳ Work with other artists and tech experts. ↳ Create something new and exciting 5/ Keep learning: ↳ Stay updated on trends and tools ↳ Make YOU + AI your personal brand! The future belongs not to AI alone, but to those who best leverage the collaboration between "human ingenuity" and "artificial intelligence"

Few aspects of generative AI are as controversial within a comminity than AI art among artists. This new working paper looks at what happens after active on-line artists posting on the major AI art site adopt AI art tools. They get more productive, producing 2x as much art. And people give the art 25% higher ratings. The effects on creativity are interesting. The average novelty of their work drops, but the novelty of the subjects of their best art goes up. “The results imply that ideation and likely filtering are necessary skills in the text-to-image process, thus giving rise to “generative synesthesia” - the harmonious blending of human senses and AI mechanics to discover new creative workflow.” https://lnkd.in/eXfrZmap

“Democratization” of creativity? Or just another Big Tech takeover? Generative AI is set to cannibalize up to 24% of musicians' and 21% of audiovisual creators' revenues by 2028, according to CISAC’s latest report. Meanwhile, AI companies’ profits are expected to skyrocket—€64 billion by 2028, fueled by unlicensed training data. This isn’t just about numbers; it’s about fairness. A recent ACLS survey shows 91% of creators believe they should be asked for permission before their works are used in AI training, and 92% demand compensation. Alarmingly, only 8% even knew their works had been used. And what about copyright? The 2nd Circuit’s Hachette v. IA (Internet Archive) decision nails the issue: “If authors knew their original works could be copied and disseminated for free, there would be little motivation to produce new works.” In my latest article, I explore the growing evidence of how AI impacts creators—from cannibalized revenues to unlicensed training—and why licensing, consent, and fair compensation are crucial for protecting creativity. #ArtificialIntelligence #GenerativeAI #CreatorsRights #CreativeEconomy #DigitalRights #CopyrightInfringement #ProtectCreators #InnovationOrExploitation #FairUse