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Second Speaker Speech Draft: AI Undermines the Integrity of Creative Arts

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Second Speaker Speech Draft: AI Undermines the Integrity of Creative Arts

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Second Speaker Speech Draft: AI Undermines the Integrity of Creative Arts

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- AI art is seen as "soulless," lacking the emotional depth and individuality of human-created art⁠⁠.

- Widespread unauthorised use of artists' copyrighted material in AI training datasets undermines intellectual property rights.

- The commodification of creativity, treating art as a fast, cheap product, devalues the skill and labour of artists.

- Public often cannot distinguish genuine art from AI imitations, leading to further devaluation of creative professions ⁠⁠.

-Calls for stronger copyright laws and transparency in AI training data to protect artistic integrity

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Art is what humans create to enchant the eye and convey meaning, reflecting social shifts, evoking aesthetic or spiritual emotions. As…

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