AI in culture: Savior or dystopia? Online debate at “JaAberUnd”

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What are the consequences of artificial intelligence for artists and the cultural sector?

This question was the focus of discussion on Digital Day , June 7, 2024, as part of the series “JaAberUnd” , the online debate platform of Politik & Kultur , the newspaper of the German Cultural Council .

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The following questions were discussed:

What possibilities does AI offer for the creative process?
What dangers arise from the use of AI for creative professionals ?
How does the increasing use of artificial intelligence in art affect artistic diversity?
What are the implications for future commissions and engagements of creative professionals??

The following people discussed this:

Matthias Hornschuh , film composer, spokesperson for the creatives in the Copyright Initiative
Leslie Malton , actress, 1st Chairwoman of the BFFS
Maren Raabe , Head of Political Communication at game – Association of the German Games Industry
Dr. Robert Staats, Managing Board Member of VG Wort
Olaf Zimmermann , Managing Director of the German Cultural Council and publisher of Politik & Kultur

Moderation: Barbara Haack

Here you can listen to and watch the online discussion:

The initiative behind Digital Day

The next Digital Day will take place on June 27, 2025

“Digital for All” initiative, together with over 25 organizations, is committed to promoting digital inclusion in Germany. Instead of solely focusing on expert discussions, it strives to create open forums for all citizens to better understand and benefit from digital developments.

Digital Day was launched to make digitalization tangible and discuss it at the local level. As part of Digital Day, the initiative is publishing a study on digital participation in Germany and presenting guidelines for promoting digital participation.

Politics & Culture – The newspaper of the German Cultural Council

The magazine “Politics & Culture” has been published by editors Olaf Zimmermann and Theo Geißler since 2002. It examines important cultural policy topics monthly and dedicates each issue to a specific focus.

The readership includes those interested in cultural policy, managers in cultural institutions and authorities, as well as political decision-makers in parliaments.

Joachim Rodriguez y Romero

Owner and Managing Director of Kunstplaza . Publicist, editor, and passionate blogger in the fields of art, design, and creativity since 2011. Graduated with a degree in web design from university (2008). Further developed creative techniques through courses in freehand drawing, expressive painting, and theatre/acting. Profound knowledge of the art market gained through years of journalistic research and numerous collaborations with key players and institutions in the arts and culture sector.

www.kunstplaza.de

Living from art

A fundamental need for every artistically creative person is likely to be the ability to live off their art.

earning money through art is essential . In fact, contrary to popular belief, many artists today can make a good living from their creative work. Nevertheless, the vast majority of freelance artists still rely on additional sources of income (e.g., teaching courses, commissions, side jobs, etc.).

Recognition as an artist often does not bring immediate financial security. Therefore, artists are often also life artists.

The opportunities to make a living from one's own art have, however, grown significantly due to the internet and social media. As an artist, however, you must be versatile and flexible to succeed. A certain degree of perseverance is also essential.

Customer relations and self-marketing are also important pillars for success as an artist .

In this section, we compile numerous articles, information, tips, and advice to help you make a living from your art.

AI Art – Art and Artificial Intelligence

In this magazine section, you will find numerous reports and articles about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in art, design and architecture.

It's not just about the question of how AI can be used in these areas, but also about the impact this has on creative creation.

For while some experts believe that the use of AI will lead to a revolution in art and design, there are also voices from within the industry itself that are skeptical of AI art and AI-powered image generators.

An early example from 2016 of the use of AI in art is the project “The Next Rembrandt” . Here, software was developed that created a new painting in the style of the Dutch painter based on data analysis – without human intervention.

The result was surprisingly realistic and clearly demonstrated the potential of this technology even back then.

What does this development mean for traditional crafts? Will they become obsolete or can new opportunities be created?

These questions occupy many people both within and outside the industry alike.

In any case, the connection between art and artificial intelligence offers us exciting insights into possible future scenarios.

We warmly invite you to embark on an adventure of discovery with us!