AI Will Never Be Human.

Growing up, I studied many subjects. Math and I had a serious love-hate relationship; sometimes we would laugh and hug, and other times we weren’t speaking. I would describe Science as a distant cousin; although we were cool, we also didn’t know each other very well. We don’t talk about History; we go way back, and every encounter ends with something broken. However, there was one subject that always managed to stay close: Art. As soon as I met them, I knew that they would stay with me for a lifetime. They know everything from my birthday to my weaknesses. Like a psychic, they always know what my mind thinks and feels. They always make time for me, knowing that I won’t always make time for them. And, most of all...they don’t judge.I love art. Drawing, designing, painting, you name it. Art has been with me most, if not, all my life. It’ s a part of me. Without it, I probably wouldn’t be the person I am today. There are several methods of creating art; one of them is beginning to make a name for itself in this modern society.A technology that transformed the methods of Math, Science and English has now emerged in the art industry: AI. This advanced computer system can create anything from the smallest atom to the biggest universe and generate images in the blink of an eye. It was made to give the people the helping hand they never had. However, people are beginning to worry about this machine’s capabilities and whether it produces more harm than good.AI and its contribution to the art industry is becoming a trending topic. Artificial Intelligence is meant to assist humans with its advanced abilities, such as generating images and developing prompts in a quick second. Nonetheless, some argue that these are just a few factors that are slowly leading to stolen art occupations. For instance, according to “The Problem With AI-Generated Art, Explained,” Dani Di Placido states that AI is impractical, pointless, emotionless, and unamusing. The main issue that arises with AI becoming the new addition in art is whether it creates more problems than solutions. While it serves as a fast processor and develops innovative ideas, some people refuse to label it a “tool;” one major concern that is consistently repeated among artists is AI’s ability to overcome artistic careers. Jingna Zhang mentioned that “the time will also come for when automation and AI reaches more industries across the entire fabric of society” in her article, “The Future of AI Art and Automation in Creative Industries.”Our world is becoming more acclimated to the use of technology, and artists are beginning to wonder if they should just bail on their dream jobs while they still have the chance.According to IBM, “Artificial intelligence (AI) is technology that enables computers and machines to simulate human learning, comprehension, problem solving, decision making, creativity and autonomy.” Artificial Intelligence has continued to increase its capabilities in several different areas, including art. While AI is gifted at many things, there is one major aspect that it lacks: emotion. While AI helps students with their math homework and provides thorough fitness regimes, it fails to connect with its consumers on a deeper level. For example, in my SLS (First-Year Experience) course, one of our assignments included working with AI; in a group, we were instructed to ask AI if they could write their response as a CEO of a flight company, apologizing for the unexpected flights delays during the holidays. We were told to write our response first and then compare it with AI to determine which apology is better. It was a little surprising to see how robotic and ingenuine AI’s response was compared to ours; although it sounded professional, it lacked authenticity, a major component in any apology. This exercise highlighted the fact that intelligence isn’t everything, and although AI is knowledgeable, its lack of emotion separates itself from being human.However, there is an argument that technology is continuing to advance, including Artificial Intelligence. People are worried that since the world is becoming more digital-based and AI already exists in inventions such as iRobot and Genius Sports, according to “85 Artificial Intelligence Examples Shaking Up Business Across Industries”, it won’t be long before AI generation will overtake the art industry.Is there a way to prevent AI from taking our dreams of being artists? This question is more complicated than it seems. We could shut Artificial Intelligence down altogether, but it will cost the benefits it provides us. Furthermore, since it is already placed in the world as something used on a regular basis, it will be difficult to get people on board. The true solution is focusing on one thing AI doesn’t have: emotion.AI is becoming more popular in today’s society. In addition, with the overuse of technology and ability to generate images, some people are complaining that AI is beginning to replace art occupations. For AI to take over the art industry, it needs to possess creativity. According to the article, “In the mirror of AI: what is creativity,” there were “initial assumptions, for sure, were that computers could never be truly creative,” but now people realize that computers can indeed ‘synthesise’ or generate novel images using neural networks.” Technology has become more improved over the years, and it has made a name for itself, especially in the digital field. However, there are other artistic tasks such as architecture and sculpture that AI is incapable of because it requires a physical approach. According to the article, “Will Architecture Be Replaced by AI? An In-Depth Exploration,” it states, “While AI can analyze trends and create aesthetically pleasing designs based on pre-existing patterns, it lacks the profound understanding of human experiences that inform architectural creativity.” In other words, the main advantage humans have in art is the ability to feel. Their emotional experiences are expressed through their works, and a human’s piece tends to be more authentic compared to an image generated by AI.Although AI continues to evolve, it will never truly become human. Its advanced capabilities may innovate the art world, but the soul of artistry—emotion, authenticity, and lived experience—will always belong to us.