Christie's First AI Art Auction Sparks Backlash

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As a passionate gamer and art enthusiast, I’m joining the chorus of thousands who are urging Christie’s to reconsider its «Augmented Intelligence» auction. This groundbreaking event marks the debut of AI-created art on such a grand scale, scheduled for February 20 to March 5. However, I believe it’s crucial that we pause and reflect on the ethical implications before proceeding with this sale.

The auction delves into the impact of human influence amidst the era of Artificial Intelligence, showcasing the progression of art and technology spanning multiple decades. The offering of 20 items aims to garner approximately $600,000, featuring pieces by Harold Cohen, a trailblazer in AI art, as well as a diverse group of contemporary artists testing the boundaries of novel technologies. This collective includes Refik Anadol, Pindar Van Arman, Sasha Stiles, Holly Herndon and Mat Dryhurst.

An updated version of the open letter has amassed approximately 4,000 signatures, with notable figures like artists Karla Ortiz and Kelly McKernan among them. These two individuals are also plaintiffs in a class-action lawsuit against technology companies, alleging that these corporations have breached copyright law.

The open letter currently boasts over 4,000 signatures, with artists Karla Ortiz and Kelly McKernan being among them. These two individuals are also involved in a class-action lawsuit against tech companies due to violations of copyright law.

The message in the letter states that these AI models, along with their developing corporations, wrongfully utilize creative humans by using their art without consent or remuneration. This practice is employed to create commercial AI products which potentially rival the artists themselves. By backing these models and those who employ them, you are essentially endorsing and encouraging AI companies to continue stealing human artists’ intellectual property on a large scale.

In response, a representative from Christie’s explained to The Art Newspaper: «The artists involved in this sale possess diverse and established multi-disciplinary artistic backgrounds, some of which are already showcased in prominent museum collections. The pieces up for auction employ artificial intelligence as a tool to expand their creative bodies of work.

After Sotheby’s $1 million USD sale of A.I. God. Portrait of Alan Turing in November, the auction’s announcement has reignited the conflict between AI and anti-AI factions, with artists joining in on social media discussions. Artist Anadol commented on X, labeling the letter «humorous,» noting that most artists are working with their own datasets and models. He stated, «This is the core issue of the entire art community – it’s a result of careless critique and fear-driven minds predicting doomsday scenarios.» He ended his post optimistically, saying, «The future looks promising.

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2025-02-12 00:55