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