Christie's, a renowned fine art auction house, is set to host its first exhibition dedicated solely to AI-generated art, titled 'Augmented Intelligence'. The show, opening in New York City on February 20th, will feature works by artists including Mat Dryhurst, founder of AI startup Spawning AI. A live-painting robot will be the exhibition's centerpiece.
The announcement has sparked controversy, with critics arguing that many generative AI tools were trained on artists' works without their permission. They contend that showcasing AI art on a platform like Christie's elevates it at the expense of traditional artists.
Social media users have raised concerns about the ethical implications of using artists' work without their consent to train AI systems. Some have criticized Christie's for not addressing these issues in their announcement.