Abstract
Artificial intelligence (AI) has gotten significant attention and debates, especially within the creative community, regarding AI-generated visual content. AI-generated images relate to the most popular concerns among artists and designers. This new approach of using AI leads to redefining the culture of creativity that shaped values and principles, which was built by a traditional perspective. However, the ongoing development of open-AI-powered generative tools is challenging society’s adoption of AI in creative realms. This paper explores and analyzes expert opinions and the public perspective of AI-generated algorithms, shedding light on fears and excitement surrounding their influences. Subsequently, ethical concerns, which are revealed by the development and mass availability of AI-powered generative programs, such as job displacement, the devaluation of human-made art, and copyright issues, remain central to these discussions. During the analysis and exploration of ethical issues related to AI- generated images, a significant discovery was revealed, such as AI’s environmental impact. This impact plays a crucial role in the age of open AI; however, it is often minimally addressed or disregarded in the creative community. Developing and incorporating AI programs is an inevitable process; therefore, research into the current situation and concerns of AI will help society make an informed decision about implementing AI into the creative process.
Year
5-23-2025
Document Type
Thesis
Keywords
Artificial intelligence (AI), AI-generated images, AI and copyright law, AI and environmental impact culture of creativity and AI generative tools, ethical concerns about AI generative tools
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
School of Professional Development
Advisor
Prof. Laura Koplewitz, Ph.D.
Recommended Citation
Fedotova, Tetiana, "The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Art: The Intersection of AI-Generated Images and Ethical Concerns" (2025). Electronic Dissertations and Theses, 2010-current. 109.
https://commons.library.stonybrook.edu/electronic-disserations-theses/109