Is AI art really that bad? I speak to a pro who uses it

AI art; a weird unicorn cow in a cloud
(Image credit: Lorenzo Levrero / Midjourney V5)

The integration of AI art into various industries has become an intriguing topic, and a contentious one. AI art is becoming more prevalent in art and design, with AI algorithms and generative software changing the way creative studios approach projects.

For some the rise in use of the best AI generators is as much an intellectual coup as it is a revolution. Many artists, fearing their work is being stolen or their jobs lost, have asked 'what can stop generative AI art?' while others have embraced the use of AI to speed up workflows (see our pick of the best AI art tutorials).

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Editor, Digital Arts & 3D

Ian Dean is Editor, Digital Arts & 3D at Creative Bloq, and the former editor of many leading magazines. These titles included ImagineFX, 3D World and video game titles Play and Official PlayStation Magazine. Ian launched Xbox magazine X360 and edited PlayStation World. For Creative Bloq, Ian combines his experiences to bring the latest news on digital art, VFX and video games and tech, and in his spare time he doodles in Procreate, ArtRage, and Rebelle while finding time to play Xbox and PS5.

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