AI, Christie's and fine art

Christie’s announces AI art auction, and not everyone is pleased
Auction house Christie's plans to hold an AI art auction, an announcement that's drawn criticism from some users on social media.
Christie's AI art auction has artists up in arms, but the issue is more complex
The controversy is hardly surprising. Many of today's most popular AI image generators were trained on copyrighted material without permission, and there's also a fear that AI will put artists out of work. But not all AI art is theft. Is this the right fight for those opposed to image generation?
The Prompt: Artists Want To Shut Down AI Art Auction
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Christie's hold AI Art auction
Christie’s auction house, which has previously sold works created by artificial intelligence, has announced the first exhibition entirely dedicated to the art of neural networks, Azernews reports.
Thousands call on Christie’s to cancel AI art auction in open letter
Nearly 4,000 people have signed an open letter calling on Christie’s New York to cancel an upcoming sale dedicated solely to art created with artificial intelligence (AI), over concerns that the works exploit human artists.
First Christie’s Auction Devoted Exclusively To AI Art Sparks Backlash
Fine-arts auction house Christie's announces “Augmented Intelligence,” its first auction dedicated entirely to art made with AI. Not all artists are happy about it.
Christie's faces backlash as artists protest AI art auction in New York
Christie’s New York is under fire as thousands call for the cancellation of its AI-generated art auction. Artists have sent an open letter condemning the event, arguing that AI art threatens human creativity and the traditional art market.
Thousands of Artists Demand Christie's Cancels AI Art Sale ‘Because AI Models Exploit Humans'
"[Christie's] support of these models, and the people who use them, rewards and further incentivizes AI companies' mass theft of human artists' work," the artists wrote.
3,700 artists sign letter opposing Christie's AI art auction
Christie’s AI art auction is sparking controversy as artists claim AI-generated works exploit copyrighted materials.
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From Courtroom to Canvas: How an AI Copyright Case Could Shape the First Major AI Art Auction
The controversy surrounding AI and copyright extends beyond the courtroom to the art market, where AI-generated works are ...
Nicolas Cage Cautions Against Actors Using AI: ‘Robots Cannot Reflect the Human Condition’
Nicolas Cage warned against using AI in any capacity, stating that it opens the floodgates for more artificial creativity and ...
Fuzzy, AI robots bring healing and joy to everyone at Cleveland Public Library (photos)
The BAND, a collection of five furry friendly robots, gives hugs and brings joy through sound and movement to the Cleveland ...
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Nicolas Cage Condemns Use of AI: It “Cannot Reflect the Human Condition”
Nicolas Cage warns his Saturn Awards audience of the dangers of artificial intelligence, describing the emerging technology ...
Nicolas Cage speaks out against AI in acting: "There will be no human response to life as we know it"
Nicolas Cage has spoken out against the use of AI in acting. The actor made the comments during his acceptance speech for ...
As China’s humanoid robots take centre stage this CNY, glimpse into a future powered by AI
China held over 190,000 effective robot-related patents, about two-thirds of the world’s total. Read more at straitstimes.com ...
Nicolas Cage Slams AI, Warns Against Letting Robots Define Human Creativity
Nicolas Cage says "protect yourself from AI." "I am a big believer in not letting robots dream for us. Robots cannot reflect ...