AI’s Role in Creative Processes: A Functionalist Approach

Leonardo Arriagada; Gabriela Arriagada-Bruneau

AI’s Role in Creative Processes: A Functionalist Approach

Leonardo Arriagada^*, Gabriela Arriagada-Bruneau

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Research Centre for the Study of Democratic Cultures and Politics (DemCP)

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From 1950 onwards, the study of creativity has not stopped. Today, AI has revitalised debates on the subject. That is especially controversial in the artworld, as the 21st century already features AI-generated artworks. Without discussing issues about AI agency, this article argues for AI’s creativity. For this, we first present a new functionalist understanding of Margaret Boden’s definition of creativity. This is followed by an analysis of empirical evidence on anthropocentric barriers in the perception of AI’s creative capabilities, which is later criticised for considering insights from media theory. Finally, benefits derived from including AI as an artistic creative producer and supportive tool are discussed. It is then argued that AI can contribute to democratising the artworld. Therefore its creative role must be recognised.

Originele taal-2	English
Pagina's (van-tot)	77-110
Aantal pagina's	34
Tijdschrift	Odradek. Studies in Philosophy of Literature, Aesthetics, and New Media Theories
Volume	8
Nummer van het tijdschrift	1
Status	Published - 24-aug.-2022

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What Is an AI-Generated Artwork?
Arriagada, L., apr.-2023, RoboAI-Con2023: Conference Proceedings Abstract eBook. Hanson, D., Dahbura, A., Zhang, H. & Hu, H. (uitgave). The Research Catalyst, blz. 31 1 blz.
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Artistas mecánicos: Una mirada a la capacidad estética de máquinas y algoritmos desde la música pop y el pop art
Arriagada, L., 2-jan.-2021, In: Calle 14 Revista De investigación En El Campo Del Arte. 16, 29, blz. 54-66 13 blz.
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37 Downloads (Pure)
CG-Art: Demystifying the anthropocentric bias of artistic creativity
Arriagada, L., 17-mrt.-2020, In: Connection Science. 32, 4, blz. 398-405 8 blz.
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15 Citaten (Scopus)

13 Academic presentation
2 Professional or public presentation
1 Attending an event

AI and Art: This Changes Everything?
Arriagada, L. (Invited speaker)
17-jan.-2024
Activiteit: Academic presentation › Academic

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Taste of the Arts: AI Art Talk
Arriagada, L. (Invited speaker)
14-dec.-2023
Activiteit: Professional or public presentation › Professional

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What Is an AI-Generated Artwork?
Arriagada, L. (Invited speaker)
25-mrt.-2023
Activiteit: Academic presentation › Academic

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Art in times of AI
Arriagada Beltran, L.
12/09/2023
1 item van Media-aandacht
Pers / media: Onderzoek › Academic
Artificial Intelligences - Are they Creative?
Arriagada Beltrán, L. A. & Arriagada-Bruneau, G.
18/02/2022
1 Mediabijdrage
Pers / media: Expert Comment › Academic
Once upon a time there was a humanist who believed that machines can be artists
Arriagada, L.
08/11/2021
1 Mediabijdrage
Pers / media: Expert Comment › Academic

Best Discovery at Noorden Digitaal Talent Award 2020
Arriagada, L. (Recipient), 10-feb.-2021
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People's Choice at Noorden Digitaal Talent Award 2020
Arriagada, L. (Recipient), 10-feb.-2021
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