AI, Christie

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?
Christie's First AI Art Auction Sparks Backlash
Thousands of artists are calling on Christie’s to cancel its upcoming “ Augmented Intelligence ” auction, the first major sale dedicated to art made with artificial intelligence, slated to run from February 20 to March 5.
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.
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.
Christie’s plan for AI art auction sparks backlash from artists
Creative industries worry that generative artificial intelligence models could replicate or even replace their original works
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.
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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