Artificial Intelligence Draws a Self-Portrait for the First Time (3 photos)

You might expect that, given the fact that the AI ​​"knows" that it is not a human but only a computer system, it would draw itself as a real person might see a physical embodiment of a non-living computer system, such as a robot or a politician. Instead, the AI ​​drew itself as a composite of 40 artists who had uploaded their own selfies to the program.





This test was conducted by insurance company Hiscox to mark the launch of its first Art and AI Report.

As AI image generators develop the ability to create new works by learning from the skills of human artists from different eras, a single piece could combine works from da Vinci to Banksy and everyone in between.

The reason Hiscox is interested in this is because it is often done without compensating living artists or obtaining their consent.



According to the insurer, 77% of collectors and 78% of art lovers said artists should be fairly compensated for having their work used by AI models.

To shed light on this potential injustice, Hiscox has tested and compensated all 40 of its artists.

Hiscox found that over a third (37%) of collectors are concerned about artists' work being used without their permission.

Robert Reed, Hiscox's head of art and private clients, commented on the findings: "The use of AI in art is a new frontier for the art market, one that brings with it both risks and opportunities. The use of cutting-edge technology can be a fantastic creative tool, but our research shows that there are still challenges to be faced by the industry, particularly when it comes to transparency and compensation. There is nothing wrong with AI learning to make art by studying and learning from human art, as long as it is done in an ethical, transparent and fair manner."



The Hiscox Art and AI Report found that 42% of art collectors and enthusiasts have ethical concerns about AI art, while more than a third (37%) of collectors are concerned about copyright infringement.

The report also found that there is a strong desire among collectors (82%) and enthusiasts (76%) for clear labeling to differentiate AI-generated art from human-generated content.

Robert concluded: “The extent to which AI-generated art mimics or even copies existing human-generated artworks, as well as the transparency of the use of AI in the creation of artworks, are some of the major questions shaping the future of not only AI-generated art, but the marketplace as a whole.”

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