Life and Art from FT Weekend In the age of AI, what counts as art?
Oct 7, 2024
John Thornhill, the Financial Times' Innovation editor, dives into the intriguing relationship between AI and art. He shares his experience of watching a groundbreaking film about Brian Eno that features 52 quintillion variations, showcasing how AI can enhance creativity. Thornhill discusses the challenges critics face when evaluating generative art and emphasizes the importance of human guidance in storytelling. He also raises thought-provoking questions about authenticity in an era where the lines between human and AI-generated art are increasingly blurred.
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Eno Film
- Brian Eno's film uses 500 hours of footage, edited into scenes, and rearranged by an algorithm.
- Each viewing presents a unique version, exploring memory and truth.
Critics and Eno
- Critics struggle to review Eno because each version is unique.
- This raises questions about art's nature: is it collectively defined or fluid?
Truth in Storytelling
- The Eno film highlights the non-singular nature of truth in storytelling.
- Like personal narratives, it presents multiple, potentially true versions of a life.