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AI and the arts

The winner of a major photography award has refused his prize after revealing his work was created using artificial intelligence (AI). Is AI-generated art better than human creations? And is AI good or bad for the arts?

Published 28 April 2023

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Use this one-hour Headline lesson to help your students:

  • Understand how AI creates art
  • Explore how different arts are linked by the theme of AI
  • Discuss whether AI is good or bad for the arts
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