Using AI Responsibly In The Arts

There is no getting around it in today’s society. You, I, we, will interact with AI. However, where do we draw the line? At what point is too far? I believe there are pleasant qualities and alarming attributes to the ever-evolving tool. Artificial Intelligence has transformed healthcare, agriculture, marketing, transportation, customer service, education, the arts, and a host of other areas in our world. Nevertheless, we do not know its limits nor fully understand the drawbacks of the use in the future. Proceed with caution in all things, including AI.

            Artificial Intelligence has started to make its way in the expansion of the arts. Should we stay creative, of course, but I do see some benefits. There are application programs such as; ChatGPT, Canva, Adobe, Grammarly, and Sudowrite, that are being used by writers and illustrators to enhance their work. There is also discussion about who in turn does the work truly belong to.

            There are ways to use those programs ethically. Being transparent, fair, accountable, and safe when using AI programming is vital.  Allowing these tools to assist you in organizing your art and words or catching errors are good ideas. For then, it is being used as a tool and not a crutch. However, deciding to take the exactness of the evolving program gives AI the chance to be in control and no longer the helper. This can lead to plagiarism since AI gleans its information from many areas. It is necessary to research the information it gives as well because it can be bias and or inaccurate. Artificial Intelligence grows over time from what humanity gives it therefore, it must be tried and tested for accuracy just like anything else.  

            It is important to understand in moderation it is sustainable but anything in excess, including AI, can cause wastefulness and destruction. We should monitor how we allow it to grow to ensure the public is safe. I encourage the public to use AI in the arts but think of it as a compliment to what one is already creating.

-Lydia Nickleberry