What are the ethical implications of AI-generated artwork?
Overview
An artist can spend a lifetime honing their craft. What happens when AI creates art that closely resembles a particular artist or style? This lesson explores the ethical challenges and responsibilities tied to AI-generated artwork. Students will analyze real-world dilemmas involving copyright, consent, bias, and transparency while considering the global impact of AI on artists and cultures. Through debates, scenario analysis, and collaborative activities, students will develop guidelines for ethical AI art creation.
- AI & Arts
- 90 minutes
Digital Materials
Objectives
After this experience, students will be able to
- Define ethical issues in AI artwork (copyright, consent, bias).
- Debate dilemmas like cultural appropriation and unauthorized data use.
- Discuss solutions for fair and transparent practices around AI generated art.
Questions explored
In this experience, students will consider
- Is it ethical for AI to use artists’ work without permission or attribution?
- How can AI be trained to respect cultural traditions and avoid bias when generating art?
Key Terms
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- The ability of computers to imitate human-like thinking, learning, and problem-solving.