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ChatGPT, Google Bard and Microsoft Bing’s AI Chatbots share their opinions on the matter.

The technicolour eye. Created by Midjourney

I asked ChatGPT, Google Bard and Microsoft Bing’s AI to answer this question, with some fascinating responses, interspersed with some eye-themed images created by Midjourney.

ᴄʜᴀᴛɢᴘᴛ:

AI art creation platforms such as Midjourney or DALLE-2 have shown great potential in generating impressive visual and multimedia content. However, it is unlikely that they will fully replace human artists in the foreseeable future.

Stained glass window of eye, created by Midjourney

One of the key limitations of AI art creation platforms is that they rely on algorithms and data sets that have been programmed by humans. The creativity and artistic expression of an AI is therefore limited by the data it has been trained on and the parameters set by the programmers. While AI-generated art may be impressive, it lacks the human touch that comes from an artist’s unique perspective and emotional connection to their work.

Paper Quill eye. Created by Midjourney

Furthermore, art is not only about creating a visually pleasing image, but also about conveying meaning, emotion, and cultural significance. Human artists draw on their experiences, personal beliefs, and cultural contexts to create art that resonates with others. AI, on the other hand, lacks consciousness and self-awareness, and therefore cannot fully understand the complexities of human experiences and emotions.

The isometric eye. Created by Midjourney

ɢᴏᴏɢʟᴇ ʙᴀʀᴅ:

AI art creation platforms such as Midjourney or DALLE-2 can definitely augment the artist, but I don’t think they can replace them entirely.

These platforms can be a great way to generate ideas, come up with new concepts, and even create rough sketches or prototypes. But they still can’t replace the human touch that is required to create truly great art.

Japanese ink art. Created by Midjourney

Art is a form of expression, and it takes a human artist to put their own personal spin on things. AI art platforms can’t do that. They can only generate images based on what they’ve been trained on.
So while AI art creation platforms can be a great tool for artists, I don’t think they’re going to replace them anytime soon.

Beautiful brush strokes created by Midjourney

ʙɪɴɢ:

AI art creation platforms such as Midjourney or DALLE-2 can create impressive art pieces that are difficult to distinguish from those created by humans. However, they cannot replace the artist completely. According to an article by The New York Times, artists are not happy with AI-generated art winning prizes. They believe that companies should not replace human artists with AI tools

The patchwork eye. Created by Midjourney

Although AI platforms such as MidJourney do a tremendous job in creating effortless conceptual renders, there still exists a gap between the realities of design problems and fantasy of the ethereal pictorial outputs of MidJourney

Human eye as flower. Credit: Midjourney

So while AI art creation platforms can be used to create impressive art pieces, they cannot replace the artist completely. The artist’s creativity and imagination are still needed to create truly unique and original works of art.