I have a question about people's thoughts on AI.

I'm completely against use of AI to create artwork. The "learned" art is the same as stealing IMO, and the output requires zero artistic talent.

But AI can also be a useful tool in terms of image processing and cleaning, can it not?

I ran into a project that used old Public Domain Black and White horror movie images. They sharpened and colorized the images using AI. A tool to save time, as that is a huge labor intensive project if done by 'hand.'

This is there AI statement:

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Use of AI
As an artist, I’m aware of the sensitivity to the use of AI. AI was used on this project to improve resolution and assist in colorizing the photo images which were otherwise unsatisfactory for print. All the writing and the cartoon illustrations on each card back were created by human.

Does this scream AVOID? Or since they are open about the use and not creating artwork with AI do you consider the set to be OK?

I'm on the fence on this one, and curious what the collectors out there think.

Ed

That would be great if AI were used only to eliminate time-consuming clean-up work but that artist knows what's coming. My brother is a graphic artist in his late 50's. He has a lot of experience but he's looking at new career options. He says AI will bring an end to photoshoots.

I would be happy with that usage

It seems the artist is giving full disclosure here so no issues at all. AI has its place in certain applications.

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Originally posted by Scifi Cards:
The "learned" art is the same as stealing IMO,

Tangible objects can be stolen. If you steal my car, you have it and I don't.

What is being stolen here?

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Originally posted by Bill Mullins:

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Originally posted by Scifi Cards:
The "learned" art is the same as stealing IMO,

Tangible objects can be stolen. If you steal my car, you have it and I don't.

What is being stolen here?

Original art is protected by copyright and as such can be stolen even if in digital form.

Use of such art without credit and compensation is stealing from the original artist.

Ed