Creative Machines: AI as Artists, Musicians, and Storytellers. Debating Authenticity, Copyright, and the Future of Human-AI Collaboration

In 2022, an AI-generated portrait titled Edmond de Belamy sold at Christie’s for $432,500, sparking global fascination—and outrage. Critics argued that the algorithmically produced artwork lacked the “soul” of human creation, while enthusiasts hailed it as a triumph of technological innovation. Fast-forward…