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BONUS EPISODE: Boris Eldagsen: Why AI-Generated Images Aren’t Photography
Mar 12, 2025
Berlin-based artist Boris Eldagsen, known for his groundbreaking work with AI-generated images, discusses his controversial decision to refuse a prestigious photography award. He introduces 'promptography,' a term for AI-created art, and emphasizes the crucial differences between traditional photography and AI. Eldagsen argues that AI enhances, rather than replaces, artistic freedom, while surprise plays a vital role in creativity. He stresses the need for clear definitions in artistic competitions, urging the art world to adapt to new paradigms.
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- AI enhances artistic freedom by removing physical constraints while still requiring human vision, composition, and storytelling to create meaningful art.
- The distinction between photography and AI-generated art necessitates separate categories in competitions, as true photography captures light through physical means.
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The Refusal of an Award
The artist shares his experience of winning the Sony World Photography Award while submitting an AI-generated image, prompting a unique ethical dilemma within the photography community. His decision to refuse the award stemmed from a desire to highlight the industry's need for discourse on the implications of AI in photography. His proactive approach intended to initiate a conversation about defining authenticity in art and the recognition of AI-generated works. Ultimately, the lack of engagement from the award organizers led him to publicly decline the recognition, as he sought transparency regarding the nature of his submissions.
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