Arts & Humanities

The Algorithm and the Artist

When AI Can Create Art, What Does That Mean for Human Creativity?

Claire Bishop

Art critic and professor at the CUNY Graduate Center, specializing in contemporary art, digital media, and the politics of aesthetics.

March 22, 2026·8 min read

The Algorithm and the Artist

AI systems like DALL-E, Midjourney, and Stable Diffusion can now generate images that are indistinguishable from human-made art. The technology raises profound questions about the nature of creativity, the value of human artistic labor, and the future of the art world.

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