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The AI of the Beholder: Art and Creativity in the Age of Algorithms

The AI of the Beholder: Art and Creativity in the Age of Algorithms - Paperback

by Joshua Cunningham
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Availability:In StockContributor:Joshua CunninghamPublish date:8/14/2025Pages:166
Language:EnglishPublisher:Simulacra PressISBN-13:9798218844899UPC:9798218844899Book Category:Computers, PhilosophyBook Subcategory:Artificial Intelligence, AestheticsBook Topic:Generative AISize:7.81 x 5.06 x 0.35 inchesWeight:0.3704Product ID:SCWJD9KTF4

In The AI of the Beholder, Dr. Joshua Cunningham explores how generative artificial intelligence is rewriting the rules of art, creativity, and authorship-and what it means for the future of human expression.

From prehistoric cave paintings to the rise of Midjourney, DALL-E, and Stable Diffusion, this accessible and thought-provoking book traces the intertwined history of art and technology. Drawing on real-world case studies, cultural debates, and the latest research, Cunningham examines the ethical, legal, and environmental questions raised by AI-generated art-while uncovering what these machine-made images reveal about us.

Inside, you'll discover:

  • How generative AI systems actually work-and why they feel so human
  • The controversies over training data, copyright, and artistic ownership
  • How artists are adapting-and resisting-in the age of algorithms
  • The environmental cost of machine-made creativity
  • What AI art reveals about the nature of creativity itself

Whether you're an artist, technologist, or simply curious about the cultural shifts reshaping creativity, The AI of the Beholder offers a timely and engaging guide to an era where humans and machines share the canvas.

Language:EnglishPublisher:Simulacra PressISBN-13:9798218844899UPC:9798218844899Book Category:Computers, PhilosophyBook Subcategory:Artificial Intelligence, AestheticsBook Topic:Generative AISize:7.81 x 5.06 x 0.35 inchesWeight:0.3704Product ID:SCWJD9KTF4
Cunningham, Joshua: - Dr. Joshua Cunningham is a researcher, writer, and technologist exploring the crossroads of artificial intelligence, creativity, and human perception. Holding a PhD in Information Systems and Communication, he blends academic insight with a lifelong fascination for art, design, and emerging technologies. When he's not writing, he experiments with generative AI, produces electronic music as Mystery Mammal, and creates visual projects that blur the lines between human and machine-made work.
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