I Made AI Art For A Month… Here’s What Happened
The benefits and pitfalls of AI-generated art
What is art? To some, it is human expression, as shown in paintings, music, and film. To others, it is a form of entertainment — something to enjoy passively but not necessarily seriously. Sometimes it has meaning. Sometimes it has none. But one thing stays the same: it is made by and for humans.
At least, it used to be.
AI-generated art is a relatively new concept in the art world and is still underdeveloped as tech companies strive to combine human art styles and techniques with technology’s speed. By collecting information from across the internet, AI generators are expected to learn how to create a new picture from prompts.
As someone who loves to create art but lacks skill, I thought I would try AI and see whether it could help me make something new. I spent one month using the AI art generator, Midjourney. The results surpassed my expectations and opened a window into AI’s greatest strengths and weaknesses.
How Does It Work?
As with most AI generators, Midjourney allows for a few free downloads before visitors are directed to a subscription page that ranges from $10-$50 a month, with the highest subscription allowing for unlimited downloads and creations, as well as a…
