AI, Christie's and Generative art

Christie's AI art auction has artists up in arms, but the issue is more complex
The controversy is hardly surprising. Many of today's most popular AI image generators were trained on copyrighted material without permission, and there's also a fear that AI will put artists out of work. But not all AI art is theft. Is this the right fight for those opposed to image generation?
First Christie’s Auction Devoted Exclusively To AI Art Sparks Backlash
Fine-arts auction house Christie's announces “Augmented Intelligence,” its first auction dedicated entirely to art made with AI. Not all artists are happy about it.
Thousands call on Christie’s to cancel AI art auction in open letter
Nearly 4,000 people have signed an open letter calling on Christie’s New York to cancel an upcoming sale dedicated solely to art created with artificial intelligence (AI), over concerns that the works exploit human artists.
Auction house Christie’s announces AI art sale
The art auction house Christie’s is going all in on AI as it announces the ‘first auction solely offering artworks created with AI.’
Thousands of People Are Calling for Christie’s to Cancel Its AI Art Auction
Thousands of people, including undersigned artists, have signed an open letter urging Christie's to halt its upcoming AI art sale set over copyright concerns.
Christie’s set to host its first auction for AI artworks
According to Christie’s, the auction is titled ‘Augmented Intelligence’, and will be open to the general public, with bidding set to start on February 20 and end on March 5 at its Manhattan gallery.
Christie’s plans its first AI art auction
The esteemed art auction house Christie’s will hold its first-ever show dedicated solely to AI-generated art later this month.
Christie's faces backlash as artists protest AI art auction in New York
Christie’s New York is under fire as thousands call for the cancellation of its AI-generated art auction. Artists have sent an open letter condemning the event, arguing that AI art threatens human creativity and the traditional art market.
Thousands of Artists Demand Christie's Cancels AI Art Sale ‘Because AI Models Exploit Humans'
"[Christie's] support of these models, and the people who use them, rewards and further incentivizes AI companies' mass theft of human artists' work," the artists wrote.
3,700 artists sign letter opposing Christie's AI art auction
Christie’s AI art auction is sparking controversy as artists claim AI-generated works exploit copyrighted materials.
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Christie's first AI art auction provokes fierce debate – and it's hard to pick a side
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Providence Place's Black History Month art was made with AI. Here's why some people object.
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Digital Art Stars and Tech Pioneers Lead Christie’s First All-A.I. Sale
"Augmented Intelligence" at Christie's gathers more than 20 lots representing how artists have been weaving A.I. into their ...
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From Courtroom to Canvas: How an AI Copyright Case Could Shape the First Major AI Art Auction
The controversy surrounding AI and copyright extends beyond the courtroom to the art market, where AI-generated works are ...
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7007 Protocol Launches Groundbreaking Framework for AI-Generated Digital Art
The 7007 Protocol today announced the launch of its revolutionary framework for creating and trading AI-generated digital art ...